rap session
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7.7
- noun
- /ræp ˈsɛʃən/
- Informal
:
sesión de rap
- During our weekly rap session, we all shared our experiences and supported each other through difficult times.
Examples
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We held a weekly rap session so everyone felt comfortable voicing their opinions.
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The group held a rap session to discuss their feelings.
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After the workshop, everyone stayed for a rap session to discuss their personal experiences.
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The school counselor organized a rap session to help students talk about their stress.
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Join us for a rap session this evening.
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The youth center hosts a rap session every Thursday where participants can discuss their feelings and ideas in a safe environment.
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She felt that the rap session was a great way to connect with others and express her thoughts openly.
Synonyms
8
2.2
A planned time when several people come together to talk about something
3
2.0
A conversation among several people about one topic to share ideas or make a decision
1
7.9
A casual group conversation without a set topic
Antonyms
How Personal
66
2.8
- Informal
1
7.7
318
3.3
- Informal
312
1.0
∞
1.4
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an informal musical gathering where rappers perform' is directly derivable from combining 'rap' (the musical style) with 'session' (a meeting or scheduled event). This noun+noun compositional pattern (similar to 'jam session') is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will likely infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Rap session comes from rap meaning 'talk' and session meaning a meeting; imagine people sitting in a circle, taking turns to 'rap' about their thoughts and feelings. So it came to mean an informal group discussion where people openly share ideas and emotions.