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

While a variety of vessels and on-site seminars are dedicated to fishing, the sport only captures one segment of a large industry. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026

Some of the vendors will also be hosting seminars and demonstrations during the weekend event. —McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026

The research facility, part of the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State, hosts several seminars throughout the year, aimed at search dogs at different stages of training. —Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026

The landscaping, gardening and home improvement show features a garden promenade, highlighting design trends and hardscaping products; seminars on the cooking patio and garden center stage; gardening presentations; and more. —Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 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