Definition of Sedentary

staying or living in one place

Examples of Sedentary in a sentence

Since the birth of my daughter, I have been enjoying a sedentary existence at home.  🔊

Many people become obese by overeating and living a sedentary life.  🔊

After my surgery, I had to remain sedentary for several weeks.  🔊

Some children become sedentary in front of a television and refuse to go outside.  🔊

As a result of her sedentary lifestyle, Jenna has gained a lot of weight.  🔊

Although my cousin lives a sedentary life now, she used to travel all over the world.  🔊

John’s computer programming job kept him sedentary for most of the day.  🔊

Because the stars in the sky move, they are not sedentary objects.  🔊

People who have a sedentary lifestyle are not very active.  🔊

Since my father died, my mother has lived a very sedentary life.  🔊

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