sessions

"Sessions" is the plural form of "session" — a word you will encounter very often in everyday life, education, work, and technology. It has a few closely related meanings, all built around the same core idea: a period of time set aside for a specific activity or purpose.

1nouna period of activity

A session is a block of time dedicated to doing one particular thing. Think of it like a slot in your day — you start it, do the activity, and then it ends. It could be short or long, formal or casual.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

We had a two-hour training session at the gym this morning.

The study session lasted until midnight.

The recording session went so well that they finished the whole album in one week.

2nouna meeting or series of meetings

In formal or official contexts, a session refers to a scheduled meeting — or a whole series of meetings — where people gather to discuss or decide something. Parliaments, courts, and councils all hold sessions.

law, politics, government · Formal, widely used

The court is not in session today, so the trial will continue tomorrow.

The United Nations General Assembly opened its annual session last week.

Congress held emergency sessions to debate the new law.

3nouna class or lesson

In education or training, a session is simply one class, lesson, or workshop. Teachers, coaches, and trainers all use this word to describe the time they spend working with students or clients.

education, training · Modern, widely used

I have three tutoring sessions scheduled this week.

The yoga instructor offers morning and evening sessions.

After just a few sessions with the language coach, her pronunciation improved a lot.

4nouna therapy or counselling appointment

When people talk about seeing a therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, they often call each appointment a session. It is a neutral, professional way to refer to that time.

psychology, healthcare · Modern, widely used

His therapist recommended weekly sessions to help manage stress.

She felt much better after her first few therapy sessions.

The counsellor takes notes during each session.

5nouna computer or internet session

In technology, a session is the period of time when you are actively connected to a website, app, or computer system — from the moment you log in to the moment you log out. When a website says 'your session has expired', it means too much time passed without activity and your connection was closed.

technology, computing · Modern, widely used

Your session will expire after 30 minutes of inactivity.

The server stores your preferences for the duration of the session.

She had to log in again because her session had timed out.