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
Examples of seminar in a Sentence
a seminar on career planning
a seminar bringing together the world's leading epidemiologists
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Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Away from the seminar halls, United Arab Emirates energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said the oil market was thirsty for more, and has so far lapped up every increase in production OPEC has thrown its way.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Instead, he’s used the reputation he's garnered to teach seminars and classes.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
For seminar details and on the Applewood home coming on the market, see the box above or visit DenverSeniorSeminars.com
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
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“Seminar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seminar. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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
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