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Seatmate - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A seatmate is a person who sits next to someone else, often in shared spaces like classrooms, buses, or theaters. The term highlights proximity and temporary companionship.

seatmate

/ˈsitˌmeɪt/ /ˈsiːtmeɪt/

Definition:

A person sitting next to another, especially on a shared seat like in a vehicle or theater.

Synonyms:

neighbor, companion, fellow passenger

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

stranger, opponent

Common Collocations:

airplane seatmate, bus seatmate, friendly seatmate, assigned seatmate

Derivatives:

seatmates (plural), seatmating (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "seatmate" to refer to someone sharing a seat with you in transport or events; avoid for formal contexts like business meetings.

Common Phrases:

chatty seatmate, quiet seatmate, swap seats with your seatmate

Etymology:

Derived from "seat" + "mate," first recorded in the early 20th century for shared seating arrangements.

Examples:

  • 1. My seatmate on the plane was very friendly.
  • 2. She shared her snacks with her bus seatmate during the trip.
  • 3. The teacher asked him to switch seats with his noisy seatmate.
  • 4. I accidentally spilled coffee on my train seatmate’s bag.

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