Phrase guide

standing room

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Space in a public area, e.g. on public transport or at a sports or entertainment venue, for people to stand

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • The bus was packed, and all standing room was taken.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

room for passengers or spectators to stand

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • there was standing room for thousands more people

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: room, way, elbow room

History

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