B2nounpoliticslaw
US/ˈsen.ət/
UK/ˈsen.ət/
the smaller of the two groups that make laws in some countries, such as the United States
In context
The Senate voted on the new law late on Tuesday night.
She served in the state senate for twelve years.
The bill passed the House but was rejected by the Senate.
Words that go with senate
verb + noun
- pass the SenateThe bill must pass the Senate before it becomes law.
noun + noun
- Senate committeeA Senate committee will investigate the claims.
- Senate seatHe is running for a Senate seat in Texas.
- Senate majorityThe party lost its Senate majority in the election.
- Senate voteThe Senate vote is expected on Friday.
verb + preposition
- elected to the SenateShe was elected to the Senate in 2018.