take a seat

phrase

: to sit down

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Patrons who might not otherwise have come are invited to take a seat. — Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Aug. 2026 After a day of exploring, take a seat in The Lobby Bar to unwind a bit before heading out to dinner. — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 Cozy up near the wood-burning fireplace in the living room or take a seat outside for some late-night stargazing. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026 Then customers can take a seat at a brown banquette and pristine white marble tables, dine at the bar or on the patio near the wine window. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take a seat

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“Take a seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20seat. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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