seminar

noun

sem·​i·​nar ˈse-mə-ˌnär 

1

: a group of advanced students studying under a professor with each doing original research and all exchanging results through reports and discussions

2

a(1)

: a course of study pursued by a seminar

(2)

: an advanced or graduate course often featuring informality and discussion

b

: a scheduled meeting of a seminar or a room for such meetings

3

: a meeting for giving and discussing information

Synonyms of seminar

• symposium
• conference
• panel

Examples of seminar in a Sentence

a seminar on career planning

a seminar bringing together the world's leading epidemiologists

Recent Examples on the Web

The seminar will focus on evacuation planning, what residents can expect during an emergency, and how to prepare in advance. —Chuck Page, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026

The event will feature multiple seminar options for attendees to pick from. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

Special guests and experts will lead seminars on fishing, gardening and cooking on three separate stages. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026

The sailing – entering its ninth year in 2026 – celebrates the beloved franchise with activities ranging from actor panels to Klingon karaoke and science seminars. —Josh Rivera, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

German, from Latin seminarium nursery

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for seminar

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar

Kids Definition

seminar

noun

sem·​i·​nar ˈsem-ə-ˌnär 

1

: a course of study followed by a group of advanced students

2

: a meeting of a seminar or a room for such meetings

3

: a meeting for giving and discussing information

a sales seminar