0 space in a sports ground, theatre, bus, etc. where people can stand, especially if all of the seats have people sitting in them: --
1 a place for standing rather than sitting in a theater or other performance place: --
It was standing room only; there were more than 200 people in the hall.
There are eight counter positions for visa officers, seating for 108 applicants and standing room for a further 50, clear signposting and washroom facilities.
They went to their parish hall where there was standing room only while hundreds of people complained.
I understand from his statement that children will be found standing room but no seats.
It is not right or fair that only standing room should be provided for them when it is possible to provide seats.
Twenty-six men were held in the courtroom in a cage in which there was standing room only.
Trains are not comfortable: there is standing room only at peak hours, when carriages are like sardine cans even for people with seats.
Most football clubs are trying to eliminate standing room at grounds and to provide seating for all spectators.
