B2noun2K

Session

UK /["/ˈseʃn/"]/US /["/ˈseʃn/"]/

Definition

a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity

In simple words: A period of time when people meet to do something, like a class or a meeting.

Examples

  • She attended a fascinating session on climate change.
  • The yoga session lasted for an hour every morning.
  • He led a training session for new employees last week.
  • After a long session of studying, he took a break.
  • The conference will host multiple sessions throughout the day.
  • The therapy session helped her work through her feelings.
  • They scheduled a follow-up session to continue their discussions.
  • During the legislative session, several important laws were debated.
  • A brainstorming session is planned to generate new ideas.
  • The final session of the workshop was highly interactive.

Usage notes

Typically used in academic, business, or therapeutic contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations unless referring to informal gatherings, like a game session.

Grammar pattern

session + of + activity

Memory hint

Think of a 'session' as a 'set in motion'; imagine a group set in motion to learn or collaborate.

Collocations

  • lengthy
  • long
  • short
  • do
  • have
  • offer (somebody)
  • take place
  • last
  • guitarist
  • musician
  • singer
  • session on
  • inaugural
  • opening
  • closing
  • hold
  • attend
  • boycott
  • convene
  • take place
  • begin
  • at a/​the session
  • in a/​the session
  • in session

Synonyms

  • meeting
  • conference
  • workshop
  • class
  • seminar

Antonyms

  • break
  • intermission

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'cession', which refers to giving up rights or property.
  • Using 'sessions' for non-related activities; ensure it's an organized event.
  • Mispronouncing as 'sess-shun' instead of 'sess-ion'.