standing-room

The theater offers standing-room tickets for the sold-out show.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Space for standing: "standing-room" refers to an area, typically in a venue such as a theater, stadium, or public transport, where people can stand rather than sit. It is often used when all seats are occupied, and standing is permitted.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The concert was so popular that only standing-room was available. (Space where attendees could stand because seats were sold out.)
  • We bought standing-room tickets for the play because the seated ones were too expensive. (Tickets that allow entry but no assigned seat; the holder must stand.)

Advanced Usage

• "standing-room only": a phrase indicating that no seats are left and only space for standing is available.
  • The event was a huge success, and it was standing-room only by the time we arrived. (The venue was so full that people had to stand.)

Variants and Related Words

• Standing (adj): in an upright position; not sitting.

  • The audience gave a standing ovation. (Applause given while standing.)

• Room (n): space or area that can be occupied.

  • Is there enough room in the car for everyone? (Sufficient space.)

Synonyms

• Standing space: an area designated for standing.
• Standing area: a part of a venue where standing is allowed.

Related Idioms

• No room to swing a cat: very little space (not directly related to standing-room, but expresses cramped conditions).
  • The apartment was so small there was no room to swing a cat. (Very limited space.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Stand for: to represent or tolerate (not directly related to "standing-room").
  • What does the abbreviation "VIP" stand for? (Represent.)

Note: "standing-room" is a compound noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms beyond the fixed phrase "standing-room only."