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Definition of sitting
From the M-W Editors
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.
Recent Examples of sitting from the Web
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White Roman columns set off the tub and the sitting room.
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Turnbull said in a radio interview after the legislation passed in the early hours of Friday morning in a marathon sitting of parliament.
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These costs include food, water, treats, crates, animal beds, leashes, collars, medical expenses, pet sitting and a variety of other things.
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The sitting president generally issues a proclamation each year urging display of the U.S. flag for the entire week.
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From his office at the Shawnee Mission school district administrative center, John Douglass, the district’s director of safety and security, points to a sitting area in the hallway about 25 feet away.
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Precedent dictates that a sitting president won't be indicted on obstruction of justice charges, according to legal experts.
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Some homeowners construct lean-to roofs with real shingles for full rain coverage during summer’s often-drizzly bridge seasons, while others use wood as a roof screen above a sitting or outdoor cooking area to add visual intrigue to their yard.
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Because the case was heard by a full sitting of the Fourth Circuit’s bench—10 out of the 13 participating judges sided with the majority—only the Supreme Court can review and possibly overturn the decision.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sitting'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
Recent Examples of sitting from the Web
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Outside, the 16,107-square-foot La Villa Contenta has more sitting areas for relaxation, work and watching the tots play.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sitting'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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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