Synonyms for

Session

Verb / ˈseʃʌn / Another word for session — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a meeting or period of time devoted to a particular activity

Synonyms & similar words

schoolterm sitting academicsession academicterm seance meeting gathering conference assembly conclave sit-down workshop clinic course lesson tutorial seminar lecture briefing debate forum symposium congress parliament council

Synonyms by register

Formal

period term duration sitting

Informal

meet-up hangout chat pow-wow

Literary

interlude sojourn

Antonyms

interruption cessation pause stop end discontinuation break

Common collocations

  • study session
  • training session
  • therapy session
  • court session
  • business session
  • learning session
  • group session
  • work session

Word family

noun session
verb session
adjective sessional
adverb sessionally

Usage note

Often refers to a continuous period of activity or a meeting. Be mindful of context, as 'session' can apply to formal proceedings or informal gatherings.

Example sentences

  1. The music session lasted for three hours.
  2. I had a therapy session with my counselor today.
  3. The yoga session helped me relax.
  4. The doctor's session was very informative.
  5. The students attended a study session before the exam.

Quotes

  • Success is not a one-time event but a series of sessions.
  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
  • A good conversation is like a miniskirt; short enough to retain interest, but long enough to cover the subject.

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