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View synonyms for standee

standee

[ stan-dee ]

noun

  1. a person who stands, as a passenger in a train, a spectator at a theater, etc., either because all the seats are taken or because standing room is cheaper than a seat.


standee

/ stænˈdiː /

noun

  1. a person who stands, esp when there are no vacant seats


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Word History and Origins

Origin of standee1

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; stand + -ee

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Example Sentences

But if you're a standee yourself you feel free to look any of 'em in the eye.

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