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Noun: tiered seat
  1. Seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front
    "The lecture hall had tiered seats to ensure everyone had a clear view of the speaker"

Derived forms: tiered seats

Type of: seating, seating area, seating room, seats

Part of: amphitheater [US], amphitheatre, arena, bowl [N. Amer], house, sports stadium, stadium, theater [US], theatre