seatmate — a person who sits next to you, especially on a plane, train, or in a classroom
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who sits next to you, especially on a plane, train, or in a classroom
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːtmeɪt/
Korean meaning: 옆자리에 앉은 사람 (특히 비행기, 기차, 교실에서)
Korean pronunciation: **씻**메이트
Example Sentences
- My seatmate kept snoring during the entire 12-hour flight to New York.
- I was lucky to have a quiet seatmate who didn't bother me while I was studying.
- My seatmate offered me snacks and we became friends by the end of the trip.
seatmate
NOUN//ˈsiːtmeɪt//
a person who sits next to you, especially on a plane, train, or in a classroom
a person who sits next to you, especially on a plane, train, or in a classroom
A seatmate becomes a teammate through friendly debate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
seat(좌석)과 mate(동료, 친구)가 결합되어 만들어진 복합어로, 같은 자리나 근처에 앉은 동반자를 의미합니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My seatmate kept snoring during the entire 12-hour flight to New York.”
“I was lucky to have a quiet seatmate who didn't bother me while I was studying.”
“My seatmate offered me snacks and we became friends by the end of the trip.”
“The talkative seatmate told me his entire life story in just two hours.”
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