Definition of sitting
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Examples of sitting in a Sentence
I got through the book in one sitting.
He finished the portrait in one sitting.
We'll eat at the second sitting.
We have reservations for the 5:30 sitting.
13th Century
First Known Use of sitting
13th century
sitting
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
4a : used in or for sitting a sitting positionb : performed while sitting a sitting shot
Examples of sitting in a Sentence
a sitting member of Parliament
15th Century
First Known Use of sitting
15th century
SITTING Defined for English Language Learners
sitting
playDefinition of sitting for English Language Learners
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: a period of time during which someone sits and does a particular activity
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: a period of time when a person poses for a portrait or photograph
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: a time when a meal is served to a number of people at the same time
sitting
Definition of sitting for English Language Learners
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: currently holding an office
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: used in or for sitting
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: easily hit
SITTING Defined for Kids
sitting
Definition of sitting for Students
1 : a period during which someone poses for a portrait or photograph
2 : session 2 a sitting of the legislature
3 : a time when a meal is served to a number of people There will be two sittings for the dinner.
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