"standing-room" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} standing-room (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of standing room Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: standing room
    Sense id: en-standing-room-en-noun-meaBH2F1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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