standing plural
stand·ing
The plural form of standing is standings
S sDefinitions
- noun plural standing the act of standing; an assuming of or a remaining in an upright position. 1
- noun plural standing a cessation of motion; halt or stop. 1
- noun plural standing a determined effort for or against something, especially a final defensive effort: Custer's last stand. 1
- noun plural standing a determined policy, position, attitude, etc., taken or maintained: We must take a stand on political issues. 1
- noun plural standing the place in which a person or thing stands; station. 1
- noun plural standing witness stand. 1
- noun plural standing a raised platform, as for a speaker, a band, or the like. 1
- noun plural standing stands, a raised section of seats for spectators; grandstand. 1
- noun plural standing a framework on or in which articles are placed for support, exhibition, etc.: a hat stand. 1
- noun plural standing a piece of furniture of various forms, on or in which to put articles (often used in combination): a nightstand; a washstand. 1
- noun plural standing a small, light table. 1
- noun plural standing a stall, booth, counter, or the like, where articles are displayed for sale or where some business is carried on: a fruit stand. 1
- noun plural standing newsstand: The papers usually hit the stands at 5 a.m. 1
- noun plural standing a site or location for business: After 20 years the ice-cream vendor was still at the same stand. 1
- noun plural standing a place or station occupied by vehicles available for hire: a taxicab stand. 1
- noun plural standing the vehicles occupying such a place. 1
- noun plural standing the growing trees, or those of a particular species or grade, in a given area. 1
- noun plural standing a standing growth, as of grass, wheat, etc. 1
- noun plural standing a halt of a theatrical company on tour, to give a performance or performances: a series of one-night stands on the strawhat trail. 1
- noun plural standing the town at which a touring theatrical company gives a performance. 1
- noun plural standing hive (def 2). 1
- noun plural standing Metalworking. a rolling unit in a rolling mill. 1
- noun plural standing Chiefly British. a complete set of arms or accoutrements for one soldier. 1
- noun plural standing In a contest or competition, the list of competitors which shows their places during the event is called the standings. 0