Session

/ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A period devoted to a particular activity.

The training session will begin at 10 AM.

The meeting or series of meetings of a legislative or judicial body.

The new law was passed during the last session of Congress.

A sitting of a court, a council, or a conference.

The Supreme Court's session started in October.

A fixed period during which a group is convened for discussion or activity.

The school will hold an orientation session for new students.

A single meeting of a group, especially for a particular purpose.

We will have a brainstorming session to generate new ideas.

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

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.

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.

A long session of gaming.

We had a marathon gaming session over the weekend.

A heavy drinking session.

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