in one sitting

prepositional phrase

In a single session; finishing a task in the same period when one sets out to do so.

“The bookworm devoured her book in one sitting.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. In a single session; finishing a task in the same period when one sets out to do so.

    The bookworm devoured her book in one sitting.

    Synonyms: in one go

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseIn a single session; finishing a task in the same period when one sets out to do so.

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APA

in one sitting. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20one%20sitting

MLA

“in one sitting.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20one%20sitting. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in one sitting,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20one%20sitting.

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