senator

noun

sen·​a·​tor ˈse-nə-tər How to pronounce senator (audio)
Synonyms of senatornext
: a member of a senate
senatorship noun

Examples of senator in a Sentence

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Cassidy, a two-term senator, trailed Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming for much of the GOP contest, according to the polls. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 May 2026 The two-term senator has touted his work helping pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, negotiating the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and championing healthcare. Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 16 May 2026 The Cassidy campaign believes the two-term senator will advance to a runoff against Letlow. Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026 The outcome may also show what voters want from their representatives in Washington in this political moment — and whether a Republican senator like Cassidy can survive in Congress. Sam Gringlas, NPR, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for senator

Word History

Etymology

Middle English senatour, from Anglo-French senatur, from Latin senator, from senatus

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of senator was in the 13th century

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“Senator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senator. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

senator

noun
sen·​a·​tor ˈsen-ət-ər How to pronounce senator (audio)
: a member of a senate
senatorship noun

Legal Definition

senator

noun
sen·​a·​tor ˈse-nə-tər How to pronounce senator (audio)
: a member of a senate
senatorial adjective

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