session
session Lexical Profile
session Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A continuous period of time devoted to a particular activity, such as training, therapy, recording, or study.
"The musicians booked a three-hour studio session to record the acoustic tracks."
A formal meeting or series of meetings of an official body, such as a legislature, court, or council, convened to conduct business.
"The legislature will reconvene for a special session to vote on the infrastructure bill."
An academic term, semester, or school year during which classes are held at a university or school.
"Many students enroll in the summer session to complete their degree requirements early."
A temporary, interactive information interchange and connection between two or more communicating devices, or between a user and a computer system.
"For security reasons, your online banking session will automatically expire after ten minutes of inactivity."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'session' (a meeting or period of activity) with its homophone 'cession' (the formal giving up of rights, property, or territory).
• Rhymes for session
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'session', from Latin 'sessionem' (a sitting or assembly), derived from the verb 'sedere' (to sit).