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

That’s the grueling legislative process the GOP used to pass its megabill with a simple majority in the Senate. —Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2025

But eight senators who caucus with Democrats joined Republicans in approving the bill in the Senate. —Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

The eight Democrats who helped push the bill through the Senate defended their decision as a pragmatic step to reopen the government and restore stability. —Nik Popli, Time, 12 Nov. 2025

Insurance policy cancellations have risen faster in Lake County than almost anywhere else in the country, according to the 2024 report from the Senate Budget Committee. —Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for the Senate

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