session
Translation
session, meeting, period, sitting
Examples
We had a long training session this morning.
We had a long training session this morning.
The court is now in session.
The court is now in session.
He booked a recording session at the studio.
He booked a recording session at the studio.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ...)) session a period of time for a particular activity We had a long training session this morning.
in session (of a court, congress, etc.) formally meeting The court is now in session.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meeting, period, gathering
Etymology
From Latin 'sessio' (a sitting), which comes from 'sedere' (to sit).
Memory Tips
Imagine people 'sitting' together for a meeting or an activity, which is a 'session'.