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

Min Aung Hlaing's two-day visit with members of his Cabinet included meetings with Cambodia's powerful former leader Hun Sen, who is now the president of the Senate, Prime Minister Hun Manet, and other senior officials. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

During his absence, the Senate passed through a bipartisan housing reform bill, narrowly blocked several war powers measures and squeezed through Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general in a 50-49 vote. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Jesse Watters was talking to the Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed about cutting kids’ tallywackers off. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the Senate

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