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 atmosphere was not much better in my upper-level seminars. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

While Pughsley planned seminars, Burdette lined up cocaine, ecstasy, and strippers. — Keith O’Brien, New Yorker, 25 June 2026

The program is complete with a senior seminar and internship to prepare students for advanced and supervisory roles at every level of government. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

But inside this expensive seminar, something unexpected happened. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 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