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

Several Democrats have announced plans to run for the Senate nomination this week. — Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

The president also repeated his demand for Republicans to eliminate the Senate filibuster rules — which require 60 votes to pass most legislation instead of a 51-vote majority — in order to pass the election bill and other GOP priorities. — Kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 10 July 2026

The hearing before the Senate Intelligence Community could clear a path for lawmakers to replace Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence. — Noah Robertson, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

The Election Assistance Commission, made up of members confirmed by the Senate, is tasked with helping states administer their elections and helping Americans participate in the voting process. — Selina Wang, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for the Senate

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