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

The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act has been working through a long process in the Senate, with adjustments and amendments ongoing. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

This occurred under former President Joe Biden‘s term, when Democrats held a majority in the Senate and quietly urged then-Justice Stephen Breyer, a Clinton appointee, to step down while Democrats could still replace him. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

Murkowski said the Senate has leverage over the fund only because Blanche’s nomination is pending. — Bill Barrow, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Trump nominated Thumann to serve as FCC commissioner for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, among a list of other official nominations sent to the Senate. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the Senate

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