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1sitting
noun
: 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
Full Definition of SITTING
1
a : the act of one that sits b : a single occasion of continuous sitting (as for a portrait or meal)
2
a : a brooding over eggs for hatching b : setting 6
3
: session <a sitting of the legislature>
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First Known Use of SITTING
13th century
2sitting
adjective
: currently holding an office
: used in or for sitting
: easily hit
Full Definition of SITTING
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>
4
a : used in or for sitting <a sitting position> b : performed while sitting <a sitting shot>
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First Known Use of SITTING
15th century
SITTING Defined for Kids
sitting
noun sit·ting \ˈsi-tiŋ\
Definition of SITTING for Kids
1
: a period during which someone poses for a portrait or photograph
2
: session 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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