Synonyms of seminarnext
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

Examples of seminar in a Sentence

a seminar on career planning a seminar bringing together the world's leading epidemiologists
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North Bergen officials have been holding seminars and passing out fliers to let residents know about their rights if they're stopped by ICE, including the right to remain silent. — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 What follows is an edited transcript of the next 30 minutes, during which my family conducted an impromptu seminar on feminism, hypocrisy, and the appropriate amount of clothing to wear while eating cereal. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026 Members sign up to a set of guidelines around victim protection, attend events and host seminars. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Brokers no longer face a mandatory 12-hour wait period between educational seminars and sales presentations. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seminar

Word History

Etymology

German, from Latin seminarium nursery

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seminar was in 1863

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“Seminar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seminar. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

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

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