senator

noun

sen·​a·​tor ˈse-nə-tər How to pronounce senator (audio)
Synonyms of senatornext
: a member of a senate
senatorship noun

Examples of senator in a Sentence

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Vermont’s Democratic Socialist senator and Florida’s right-wing governor want to slam the brakes on the hundreds of resource-intensive new facilities springing up across the country to power the artificial intelligence industry. Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026 Biel is a pitiless cokehead who, we’re told, later marries a senator and has four kids. Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026 Challenger Don Huffines, also a former state senator, leads the crowded field in the comptroller's race with 33% support. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026 Justin Ready is a Republican Maryland state senator and minority whip representing District 5 in Carroll and Frederick counties. Justin Ready, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for senator

Word History

Etymology

Middle English senatour, from Anglo-French senatur, from Latin senator, from senatus

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of senator was in the 13th century

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“Senator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senator. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

senator

noun
sen·​a·​tor ˈsen-ət-ər How to pronounce senator (audio)
: a member of a senate
senatorship noun

Legal Definition

senator

noun
sen·​a·​tor ˈse-nə-tər How to pronounce senator (audio)
: a member of a senate
senatorial adjective

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