Meaning & Definition of word "Session"

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    Session

    /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/

    noun:

    • 1. A period devoted to a particular activity.
      • Example: The training session will begin at 10 AM.
    • 2. The meeting or series of meetings of a legislative or judicial body.
      • Example: The new law was passed during the last session of Congress.
    • 3. A sitting of a court, a council, or a conference.
      • Example: The Supreme Court's session started in October.
    • 4. A fixed period during which a group is convened for discussion or activity.
      • Example: The school will hold an orientation session for new students.
    • 5. A single meeting of a group, especially for a particular purpose.
      • Example: We will have a brainstorming session to generate new ideas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sessio', meaning 'a sitting', from 'sedeo', meaning 'to sit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    study session:

    A time set aside for studying.

    session musician:

    A musician hired to perform in a studio recording.

    group therapy session:

    A meeting for psychological counseling involving a group.

    Related Words

    meeting:

    A gathering of individuals for a specific purpose.

    class:

    A designated time period for teaching and learning.

    workshop:

    A meeting for discussion or training on a specific topic.

    Slang Meanings of session

    Meaning: A long session of gaming.

    Example Sentence: We had a marathon gaming session over the weekend.

    Meaning: A heavy drinking session.

    Example Sentence: Last night's session was wild; we didn't stop until dawn.