sitting
noun
sit·ting
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Definition of sitting
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: the act of one that sits
b
: a single occasion of continuous sitting (as for a portrait or meal)
2a
: a brooding over eggs for hatching
b
: setting sense 6
3
: session
a sitting of the legislature
sitting
adjectiveDefinition of sitting (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: that is setting
a sitting hen
2
: occupying a judicial, legislative, or executive seat : being in office
3
: easily hit or played
a sitting target
4a
: used in or for sitting
a sitting position
b
: performed while sitting
a sitting shot
Examples of sitting in a Sentence
Noun
I got through the book in one sitting. He finished the portrait in one sitting. We'll eat at the second sitting. We have reservations for the 5:30 sitting.Adjective
a sitting member of Parliament
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Stairs next to it lead up to a private sitting area, which opens to a master suite with impressive views. — Kelsey Murrietta, azcentral, "It's hoops heaven at this Scottsdale family's dream home," 29 Aug. 2019 There was a cute sitting area with a leather sofa and coffee table, and a private terrace through a wall of sliding glass doors. — Marc Davila, House Beautiful, "Hotel San Cristobal Is the Ultimate End-of-Summer Vacation Spot," 27 Aug. 2019 The master suite is outfitted with two bathrooms, a sitting room and two walk-in closets. — Los Angeles Times, "Meryl Streep gives sale of New York penthouse another go at $18.25 million," 23 Aug. 2019 Some of the moments captured include the late 22-year-old sitting in a car on Thanksgiving, enjoying a slip-n-slide and sailing. — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, "Saoirse Kennedy Hill's father faces fear to honor late daughter," 9 Aug. 2019 The house has a formal sitting room, massive kitchen, and two decks, custom-made for entertaining. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Jackie Kennedy’s sprawling Martha’s Vineyard estate is on the market for $65M," 15 July 2019 To most effectively compare and contrast the strains, School of Brett beers are meant to be had in one sitting, shared by two or three people. — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, "Beer(s) of the month: School of Brett highlights Brettanomyces yeast in a mixed four-pack of saisons," 8 July 2019 Around the corner, the loftlike open living space—which encompasses sitting, dining, and kitchen areas—reveals wraparound glass views of sky and ocean, whose cerulean hues inform but by no means limit the vivid furnishings. — Vicky Lowry, ELLE Decor, "Delphine Krakoff Crafts a Magical Beachfront Retreat in Miami," 16 Apr. 2019 The average bar patron might drink two or three cocktails in one sitting, but just one or two mocktails, says Mr. Camac at the Institute of Culinary Education. — Anne Kadet, WSJ, "Dry January Has New York Bartenders Mixing $10 Mocktails," 22 Jan. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Another favorite among our testers, the Deluxe has a wide and broad sitting area that doesn't pinch or press into your hammies, shoulders, or hips. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "The 10 Best Super-Portable Camp Chairs," 11 June 2019 Blessed be the person who can fall asleep sitting upright while wrapped in a flimsy layer of polyester blanket that only covers approximately 1/3rd of the length of their legs. — Condé Nast Traveler, "5 Travel Kits that Will Actually Help You Sleep on a Plane," 22 Mar. 2018 Outside, the 16,107-square-foot La Villa Contenta has more sitting areas for relaxation, work and watching the tots play. — Cara Zimmerman, Harper's BAZAAR, "Beyoncé Brought Her Twins Home to This $400k-per-Month Malibu Estate," 26 June 2017 The pattern of Catalonia supporting a losing side in a war, and paying through the nose for it, continued as right-wing fascist forces under the direction of General Francisco Franco sought to usurp the sitting Republican government in 1936. — Kate Keller, Smithsonian, "Beyond the Headlines, Catalan Culture Has a Long History of Vibrancy and Staying Power," 25 June 2018 Kylie is currently in Paris to celebrate Virgil Abloh’s premiere menswear collection for Louis Vuitton, which debuted yesterday to the likes of Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and more sitting front row. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Kylie Jenner Wears a Fendi Two-Piece Towel Outfit," 22 June 2018 The study subjects reported average sitting times of three to 15 hours a day. — Melissa Healy, latimes.com, "Too much sitting may thin the part of your brain that's important for memory, study suggests," 13 Apr. 2018 Kasich is among a handful of sitting Republican governors who have spoken out against the GOP bills in Congress. — John Wagner, Washington Post, "Republicans running for governor put in a tough position by Trump health cuts," 28 June 2017 Outside, the 16,107-square-foot La Villa Contenta has more sitting areas for relaxation, work and watching the tots play. — Cara Zimmerman, Harper's BAZAAR, "Beyoncé Brought Her Twins Home to This $400k-per-Month Malibu Estate," 26 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sitting.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sitting
sitting
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sitting
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a period of time during which someone sits and does a particular activity
: a period of time when a person poses for a portrait or photograph
: a time when a meal is served to a number of people at the same time
sitting
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of sitting (Entry 2 of 2)
: currently holding an office
: used in or for sitting
: easily hit
See the full definition for sitting in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sitting
noun
sit·ting
| \ ˈsi-tiŋ\
Kids Definition of sitting
1
: a period during which someone poses for a portrait or photograph
2
: session sense 2
a sitting of the legislature
3
: a time when a meal is served to a number of people
There will be two sittings for the dinner.
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