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: a meeting or series of meetings of a body (such as a court or legislature) for the transaction of business
morning session
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: the period between the first meeting of a legislative or judicial body and the prorogation or final adjournment
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: the ruling body of a Presbyterian congregation consisting of the elders in active service
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: the period during the year or day in which a school conducts classes
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: a meeting or period devoted to a particular activity
a recording session
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: employed to perform at recording sessions
a session drummer
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: having a light body and a lower-than-average percentage of alcohol : sessionable
a session cider
… the increasing popularity of session beers [=sessionable and flavorful beers], which fulfill beer's original promise of being a less potent drink that can be safely enjoyed in greater volume than wine and spirits.—
Will Gordon
Will GordonIt is cleaner, smoother and more flavorful than the typical American lager. It's more of a session beer than other … choices, too, at 5.3 percent ABV …—Steve Goble
Steve GobleA session beer should be light and without aggressive flavors, but still flavorful enough to keep your interest.—Michael Agnew
Michael AgnewCitrus and grapefruit hit you in this very hazy, low-alcohol ale that has a lingering finish. A very good session ale.—Marc Bona
Marc BonaExamples of session in a Sentence
Noun
Her health insurance will cover 12 one-hour sessions of therapy per year.
the U.N. Special Session on Disarmament
I'm going to take classes during the summer session.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Much of the album — which follows their 2023 effort The Window — was written and recorded at a cabin in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, while additional sessions took place at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio in Chicago and Rosebud Studio in Evanston, Illinois.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Squicciarini logged everything, and sent post-session reports to Steinmetz.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Much of the album — which follows their 2023 effort The Window — was written and recorded at a cabin in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, while additional sessions took place at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio in Chicago and Rosebud Studio in Evanston, Illinois.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The magical experiences and their significant meaning often fade without pre-dosing planning and post-session support.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Squicciarini logged everything, and sent post-session reports to Steinmetz.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/session. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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