sitting

¹sitting

noun

Definition of SITTING

1

a : the act of one that sits

b : a single occasion of continuous sitting (as for a portrait or meal)

2

a : a brooding over eggs for hatching

b : setting 6

3

: session <a sitting of the legislature>

Examples of SITTING

1. I got through the book in one sitting.
2. He finished the portrait in one sitting.
3. We'll eat at the second sitting.
4. We have reservations for the 5:30 sitting.

First Known Use of SITTING

13th century

Rhymes with SITTING

fitting, knitting, pitting, splitting

²sitting

adjective

Definition of SITTING

1

: that is setting <a sitting hen>

2

: occupying a judicial, legislative, or executive seat : being in office

3

: easily hit or played <a sitting target>

4

a : used in or for sitting <a sitting position>

b : performed while sitting <a sitting shot>

Examples of SITTING

1. a sitting member of Parliament

First Known Use of SITTING

15th century