(informal) A seat at the end of a row in a theater, allowing the patron to leave (e.g. to go for a drink at the bar) without disturbing others by asking them to move.

(mining) A bed of clay that underlies a coal seam.

plural of seat earth

(religion) A seat in a Quaker meeting, occupied by ministers and elders.

plural of rising seat

plural of death seat

The front passenger seat of an automobile, whose occupant is thought to have a high risk of death in the event of a collision.

plural of seat lock

(railways) The lock of a reversible seat in railroad cars.

a seat for someone who is being honored, a place of honor