sitting

Definition

A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.

Etymology

From Middle English sittyng, sittynge, equivalent to sit + -ing. Cognate with Dutch zitting (“a sitting, session”), German Sitzung (“a sitting, session”), Swedish sittning (“a sitting, session”).

Example Sentences

• "Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."
• "The Queen had three sittings for her portrait."
• ""It's not always easy to get him, and of course a small fee, a guinea I think, is usual, but if you wanted a sitting I could work it." "You think him genuine?" Atkinson shrugged his shoulders."