the Senate

noun

1

: the smaller group of the two groups of people who meet to discuss and make the laws of a country, state, etc.

the New York State Senate

especially : the smaller group of the two groups that form the U.S. Congress

—often used before another noun

the Senate race

the Senate majority leader

2

: the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government

Examples of the Senate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Michigan voters are sharply divided between Republican Mike Rogers and Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, according to a Fox News poll that finds significant challenges for both candidates in a race considered critical for control of the Senate. — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026

The bill cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee on a 5-1 vote, and next heads to the Senate floor. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

After the bill was moved to the Senate Appropriations Committee earlier this year, animal advocates reached out to state Senate Pro Tempore Monique Limón’s office to question the move. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The new video is the latest attack on Paxton from Talarico as the Senate race in Texas heats up with the general election on the horizon. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the Senate

• bennet
• crenate
• jennet
• rennet
• senat
• tenet