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

Wisconsin Cheese is also behind the Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival, a stateside celebration of cheese through educational workshops and seminars and paid admission tasting. —Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Ace restored the 1,600-seat United Artists Theatre, which is used for concerts, premieres, private screenings, conferences, seminars, etc. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026

Downsizing is just one topic covered in three seminars set for the end of January through February. —Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026

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

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