n. & adj.
--n.
1. a continuous period of being seated, esp. engaged in an activity (finished the book in one sitting).
2 a time during which an assembly is engaged in business.
3 a session in which a meal is served (dinner will be served in two sittings).
4 Brit. Law TERM 5c.
5 a clutch of eggs.
--adj.
1. having sat down.
2 (of an animal or bird) not running or flying.
3 (of a hen) engaged in hatching.
Phrases and idioms:
sitting duck (or target) colloq. a vulnerable person or thing. sitting pretty see PRETTY. sitting-room
1. a room in a house for relaxed sitting in.
2 space enough to accommodate seated persons. sitting tenant a tenant already in occupation of premises.