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

There are more than 50 events during the weekend, including caviar and seafood pairings, Champagne tastings, and wine seminars. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

If the metric is how many women own an LLC, the solution is a webinar, a mindset seminar, and applause. — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

As an example, the Office of Government Ethics said an industry-wide seminar attended by more than 100 people could be allowed if the employee’s participation would be in the agency’s interest. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Dieu, one of Talarico’s Vietnamese students taking part in his fourth annual medical seminar at Purdue Northwest, is still getting used to English medical terms, so having her volunteer to read to the class proved to him how far she’s progressed. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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