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

Over the years, he's leveled up his market and trading knowledge by joining private investor chat groups online or attending investing seminars like Schwab's. —ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026

This is a free seminar open to the public. —Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026

During a virtual seminar hosted this week by the union, other sociologists echoed similar frustrations. —Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026

The seminar will cover all major aspects of wine, including tasting techniques, wine selection and pairing. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 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