séance

[US]/[ˈseɪɒns]/
[UK]/[ˈseɪɑːns]/

Translation

n.a meeting at which people attempt to communicate with the dead; a sitting or consultation, especially with a doctor or therapist

Phrases & Collocations

séance room

attend a séance

holding a séance

séance experience

séance table

séance medium

had a séance

séance circle

séance lights

séance recordings

Example Sentences

we attended a fascinating séance last night to contact a deceased relative.

the medium prepared the room for the séance, dimming the lights and lighting candles.

skeptics often dismiss séances as elaborate hoaxes and psychological tricks.

the participants held hands tightly during the séance, hoping for a connection.

she researched the history of séances before attending the event.

the séance began with a brief introduction and explanation of the process.

the atmosphere in the room was tense before the séance commenced.

many people find séances unsettling due to the potential for supernatural experiences.

the group organized a private séance in their victorian-era home.

the investigator documented the entire séance meticulously, taking detailed notes.

despite their skepticism, they agreed to attend the séance as observers.

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