Synonyms of seminar

seminar

noun

ˈse-mə-ˌnär 

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion

a seminar bringing together the world's leading epidemiologists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symposium
• conference
• panel
• forum
• panel discussion
• roundtable
• colloquium
• colloquy
• council
• convention
• debate
• round-robin
• conclave
• caucus
• parley
• town meeting
• synod
• convocation
• assembly
• congregation
• congress
• deliberation
• brainstorming
• consistory
• chat room
• newsgroup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seminar

One-on-one meetings and industry seminars conclude on July 25. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 24 July 2026

With tastings, master classes, wine-and-food pairing seminars, conversations, concerts, and in several cases, auctions, wine festivals offer something for everyone from novice to expert. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 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