senate
Translation
senate, upper house
Examples
The bill must pass the Senate.
The bill must pass the Senate.
He was elected to the Senate.
He was elected to the Senate.
Grammar Patterns
the Senate the upper house of Congress in the United States The bill must pass the Senate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upper house, upper chamber, council
Etymology
From Latin 'senatus' meaning 'council of elders', from 'senex' (old man).
Memory Tips
Think of the Senate as a council of 'senior', wise, older people.