sitting
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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

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

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