seatmate

noun

seat·​mate ˈsēt-ˌmāt How to pronounce seatmate (audio)
: one with whom one shares a seat (as in a vehicle with double or paired seats)

Examples of seatmate in a Sentence

My seatmate on the flight to Rome was very friendly.
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People on the more severe side of the autism spectrum probably would have trouble with security and airplane delays and seatmates fighting you for the armrest. Matt Villano, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025 These breathable, knee-high socks boost circulation and help ward off that telltale puffiness, keeping you comfortable and considerate of your seatmate. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025 She was joined by seatmates Lucy Boynton and Sadie Sink, who were also decked out in Chanel. Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 From a screaming child to chatty seatmates, keeping a pair of these comfortable earplugs in your bag is key to ensuring interrupted sleep. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seatmate

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seatmate was in 1859

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“Seatmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seatmate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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