tiered seat
- noun
- /ˈtɪrd siːt/
:
asiento en gradas
- The concert had a tiered seat arrangement.
Examples
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In modern theaters, tiered seats have become standard to enhance the audience experience.
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The stadium's tiered seats ensure everyone can see the field clearly.
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We chose tiered seats in the auditorium to get a better view of the stage.
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I prefer tiered seats at the theater.
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The concert was held in an arena with tiered seats that allowed everyone to see the stage clearly.
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During the play, the audience was seated in tiered seats to ensure that those in the back could view the performance.
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The basketball game attracted a large crowd, filling every tiered seat in the stadium for a better view of the action.
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Morphology
The meaning 'a seat arranged in multiple layers' is directly and compositionally derived from 'tiered' (organized in layers) + 'seat' (a place to sit). This adjective + noun construction follows standard English patterns and is cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand it.
Etymology
Tiered seat comes from the image of rows placed like steps. Each tier is a level higher than the one in front, so people in the back can 'see over' those in front, which is why a seat arranged like this gives a clear view.