chairwarmer

/tʃɛrwɔrmər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who sits in a seat reserved for someone else, usually to save the seat or to keep it warm, especially in a theater, concert hall, or other public place.

“The friend acted as a chairwarmer for the couple, reserving their seats for the play.”

Synonyms

  • seat saver
  • seat warmer

Antonyms

  • occupant
  • seat taker