session

1 of 2

noun

ses·sion ˈse-shən How to pronounce session (audio)

: a meeting or series of meetings of a body (such as a court or legislature) for the transaction of business

morning session

sessions ˈse-shənz How to pronounce session (audio)

plural

a(1)

: a sitting of English justices of peace in execution of the powers conferred by their commissions

(2)

: an English court holding such sessions

: any of various courts similar to the English sessions

: the period between the first meeting of a legislative or judicial body and the prorogation or final adjournment

: the ruling body of a Presbyterian congregation consisting of the elders in active service

: the period during the year or day in which a school conducts classes

: a meeting or period devoted to a particular activity

a recording session

sessional

ˈse-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce session (audio)

adjective

session

2 of 2

adjective

: employed to perform at recording sessions

a session drummer

: having a light body and a lower-than-average percentage of alcohol : sessionable

a session cider

… the increasing popularity of session beers [=sessionable and flavorful beers], which fulfill beer's original promise of being a less potent drink that can be safely enjoyed in greater volume than wine and spirits.

Will Gordon

It is cleaner, smoother and more flavorful than the typical American lager. It's more of a session beer than other … choices, too, at 5.3 percent ABV …

Steve Goble

A session beer should be light and without aggressive flavors, but still flavorful enough to keep your interest.

Michael Agnew

Citrus and grapefruit hit you in this very hazy, low-alcohol ale that has a lingering finish. A very good session ale.

Marc Bona

Example Sentences

Noun Her health insurance will cover 12 one-hour sessions of therapy per year. the U.N. Special Session on Disarmament I'm going to take classes during the summer session.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.

Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Legislators will set future allocations during next year’s budget session.

Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Following an extended session in Parliament on Friday morning that paid tribute to the late queen, Lindsay Hoyle, the speaker of the House of Commons, announced the king’s speech , Variety said.

Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This session, the legislature also voted to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear facility, which a number of climate groups have lobbied to shut down.

Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 At an early-morning session, Nathaniel Craig, a theorist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, made the case that, irrespective of SUSY, the principle of naturalness should be salvaged.

Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2022 As my colleague Samantha Kelly notes, the opening of the event felt a bit like watching an emergency first responder training session, taking aim at our deepest fears.

Allison Morrow, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 In April, tickets were capped at 10,000 per session, or about half-capacity.

David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 An information luncheon session hosted by Martin McMahon of Edward Jones will take place Tuesday, Sept. 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Jim’s Pizza, 124 Poquonock Ave., Windsor.

Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Every industry needs its own unique curriculum for multi-session implicit bias professional learning experiences.

Shaun Harper, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The series gives us some of the most impressive visuals, direction, and performances in the MCU, but Moon Knight is begging for a format shift in the form of either a minimum of 10 episodes or a multi-session plan from the onset.

Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2022 And during a post-session press briefing with reporters, Gov. Kate Brown also lauded the outgoing Senate President.

oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2022 They’re usually assigned to the few committees that don’t have mid-session deadlines to advance legislation, so they generally are considered still alive right up until the final gavel falls.

oregonlive, 26 Apr. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin session-, sessio, literally, act of sitting, from sedēre to sit — more at sit

Adjective

from attributive use of session entry 1; (sense 2) so called because the relatively low alcohol content in such drinks makes it possible to consume several rounds at a sitting without becoming intoxicated

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1958, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	session
释义	session 1 of 2 noun ses·sion ˈse-shən 1 : a meeting or series of meetings of a body (such as a court or legislature) for the transaction of business morning session 2 sessions ˈse-shənz plural a(1) : a sitting of English justices of peace in execution of the powers conferred by their commissions (2) : an English court holding such sessions b : any of various courts similar to the English sessions 3 : the period between the first meeting of a legislative or judicial body and the prorogation or final adjournment 4 : the ruling body of a Presbyterian congregation consisting of the elders in active service 5 : the period during the year or day in which a school conducts classes 6 : a meeting or period devoted to a particular activity a recording session sessional ˈse-sh(ə-)nəl adjective session 2 of 2 adjective 1 : employed to perform at recording sessions a session drummer 2 : having a light body and a lower-than-average percentage of alcohol : sessionable a session cider … the increasing popularity of session beers [=sessionable and flavorful beers], which fulfill beer's original promise of being a less potent drink that can be safely enjoyed in greater volume than wine and spirits. Will Gordon It is cleaner, smoother and more flavorful than the typical American lager. It's more of a session beer than other … choices, too, at 5.3 percent ABV … Steve Goble A session beer should be light and without aggressive flavors, but still flavorful enough to keep your interest. Michael Agnew Citrus and grapefruit hit you in this very hazy, low-alcohol ale that has a lingering finish. A very good session ale. Marc Bona Example Sentences Noun Her health insurance will cover 12 one-hour sessions of therapy per year. the U.N. Special Session on Disarmament I'm going to take classes during the summer session. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Legislators will set future allocations during next year’s budget session. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Following an extended session in Parliament on Friday morning that paid tribute to the late queen, Lindsay Hoyle, the speaker of the House of Commons, announced the king’s speech , Variety said. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This session, the legislature also voted to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear facility, which a number of climate groups have lobbied to shut down. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 At an early-morning session, Nathaniel Craig, a theorist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, made the case that, irrespective of SUSY, the principle of naturalness should be salvaged. Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2022 As my colleague Samantha Kelly notes, the opening of the event felt a bit like watching an emergency first responder training session, taking aim at our deepest fears. Allison Morrow, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 In April, tickets were capped at 10,000 per session, or about half-capacity. David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 An information luncheon session hosted by Martin McMahon of Edward Jones will take place Tuesday, Sept. 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Jim’s Pizza, 124 Poquonock Ave., Windsor. Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 Adjective Every industry needs its own unique curriculum for multi-session implicit bias professional learning experiences. Shaun Harper, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The series gives us some of the most impressive visuals, direction, and performances in the MCU, but Moon Knight is begging for a format shift in the form of either a minimum of 10 episodes or a multi-session plan from the onset. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2022 And during a post-session press briefing with reporters, Gov. Kate Brown also lauded the outgoing Senate President. oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2022 They’re usually assigned to the few committees that don’t have mid-session deadlines to advance legislation, so they generally are considered still alive right up until the final gavel falls. oregonlive, 26 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin session-, sessio, literally, act of sitting, from sedēre to sit — more at sit Adjective from attributive use of session entry 1; (sense 2) so called because the relatively low alcohol content in such drinks makes it possible to consume several rounds at a sitting without becoming intoxicated First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1958, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing session closed session jam session executive session in session bull session breakout session rap session poster session photo session proffer session question and answer session meet in closed session skull session session beers See More closed session jam session executive session in session bull session breakout session rap session poster session photo session proffer session question and answer session meet in closed session skull session session beers See More Kids Definition session noun ses·sion ˈse-shən 1 : a meeting or period devoted to a particular activity The football team held a practice session. 2 : a single meeting (as of a court, lawmaking body, or school) 3 : a whole series of meetings Congress was in session for six months. 4 : the time during which a court, congress, or school meets Legal Definition session noun ses·sion : a meeting or series of meetings of a body (as a court or legislature) for the transaction of business also : the period between the first meeting of a legislative or judicial body and the final adjournment see also regular session, special session session noun as in meeting a gathering of a group of people for a specified purpose The impending economic crisis prompted widespread calls for a special session of the legislature to enact emergency measures. Court is in session. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance meeting assembly congress workshop council gathering caucus interview convention convocation conclave synod conference audience discussion conversation clinic cabinet get-together seminar demonstration summit huddle symposium negotiation roundtable discourse dialogue talk rally forum dialog confab parley round-robin palaver
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