aisle seat — a seat next to the aisle in an airplane, train, or theater
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a seat next to the aisle in an airplane, train, or theater
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪl siːt/
Example Sentences
- The flight attendant accidentally spilled coffee on my aisle seat while serving drinks.
- He chose the aisle seat thinking it would be more comfortable, but passengers kept bumping into him.
- Business travelers often prefer aisle seats for quick boarding and deplaning.
aisle seat
NOUN[/ˈaɪl siːt/]
a seat next to the aisle in an airplane, train, or theater
She always books an aisle seat so she can stretch her legs anytime.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Aisle derives from Old French 'ele', meaning 'wing'. The term evolved through its application to the side wings or lateral passages of churches, eventually generalizing to mean any passageway or corridor in modern English.
Breakdown
ele (Old French: wing) > aisle (passageway). The semantic shift reflects the architectural feature of church side aisles as wing-like lateral spaces.
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📝Examples
“The flight attendant accidentally spilled coffee on my aisle seat while serving drinks.”
“He chose the aisle seat thinking it would be more comfortable, but passengers kept bumping into him.”
“Business travelers often prefer aisle seats for quick boarding and deplaning.”
“My aisle seat gave me a perfect view of everyone's questionable airplane fashion choices.”
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