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

Slotkin had seen the race for the Senate seat, previously rated as lean Democrat, changed to toss-up by the influential Cook Political Report because of what was seen as Biden’s drag on the Democratic ticket nationwide. —Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024

Among Harris’ attributes, IATSE said Harris, as vice president, cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to pass the American Rescue Plan Act, which provided IATSE members and others pandemic relief. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2024

In November 1984, Dole was elected majority leader in the Senate. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 July 2024

Moreno is running against U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, in a race that could decide control of the Senate. —Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 22 July 2024