Sitting Definition & Meaning
sitting
- adjective
- (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks; "the seated Madonna"; "the audience remained seated"
- not moving and therefore easy to attack; "a sitting target"
- noun
- (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait); "he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting"
- the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position; "he read the mystery at one sitting"
- a meeting of spiritualists; "the seance was held in the medium's parlor"
- a session as of a legislature or court
"Sitting" in song lyrics
See how sitting is used in real songs:
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"The pulses that I'm hitting, the apostles that I'm sitting"
Tha Beggas — Appleseeds -
"And not to defend, then there were people sitting"
Buddha Monk f/ Bash, Preacherman — Livin' in a City -
"Pit boo sitting"
C-Bo — How Many
Words that rhyme with sitting
Usage tips for "sitting"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sitting" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sitting to find words that pair well.