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

Elections for federal office like the Senate must comply with standards set by Congress. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

Now, Miller’s updated his methodology to handicap the Senate elections. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

The Act, which has been introduced to the Senate but not yet been enacted into law, seeks to establish a program for the active remediation of orbital debris as well as requiring the development of uniform orbital debris standard practices. — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026

In four debates, Collins worked to portray Jackson as an angry lightweight who wouldn’t be effective in the Senate. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the Senate

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