judges table
Panel's official seat
The judges table is where judges sit during a competition—talent shows, gymnastics meets, dance contests, spelling bees.
It's typically positioned facing the performance area, often elevated or prominently placed: The contestants lined up before the judges table.
The term evokes the formal authority of those evaluating performances.
- benchShared seating surface
- gavelSmall ceremonial hammer
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
- panelDistinct flat section
- verdictOfficial court decision
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- cat showscat show, best in show, show cats, show ring, show rings
- Cooking Showscooking shows, Top Chef, Iron Chef, Hell's Kitchen, baking show
- food festivalfood trucks, vendors, cooking demos, food samples, food stalls
- dog showsdog shows, show ring, handler, show dog, show dogs
- prime seatsVIP seats, courtside, ringside, orchestra seats, premium seats
- school showcasesscience fair, project board, display board, showcase, exhibition
judges tablestage
Raised performance platform
runway · hot seat · spotlight · dance floor · center stage
judges tablespectator area
Seating for onlookers
general admission · gallery · bleachers · stands · public seating
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