B2noun 2K

Seminar

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsemɪnɑːr/"]/

Meaning of Seminar

a class at a university or college when a small group of students and a teacher discuss or study a particular topic

In simple words: A meeting for discussion or training.

Seminar in a sentence

• Teaching is by lectures and seminars.
• a graduate seminar
• a seminar room
• In spring 2024 I taught a seminar on Sappho.
• Professor Mackay will give a seminar on Pound's poetry.
• a one-day management seminar
• a seminar focusing on Africa
• I recently spoke at an educational seminar for judges.

How to use Seminar

Use 'seminar' in academic and professional contexts. Avoid in casual conversations not related to training or education.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'semi-nar' — a half hour seminar could make your knowledge bloom.

Related words

Collocations with Seminar

• weekly
• etc.
• freshman
• series
• conduct
• give
• teach
• discussion
• paper
• room
• at a/​the seminar
• in a/​the seminar
• seminar on
• all-day
• half-day
• weekend
• hold
• host
• offer
• take place
• focus on something
• participant
• leader
• seminar for

Synonyms for Seminar

• conference
• workshop
• discussion
• meeting
• forum

Opposites of Seminar

• lecture
• presentation

Common mistakes with Seminar

• Confused with 'symposium', which is more formal or academic.
• Using 'seminar' to refer to informal group meetings.
• Mixing up 'seminar' with 'workshop', which involves more hands-on activities.

Frequently asked questions about Seminar

What does Seminar mean?

A meeting for discussion or training.

What is the definition of Seminar?

a class at a university or college when a small group of students and a teacher discuss or study a particular topic

How do you use Seminar in a sentence?

Teaching is by lectures and seminars.

Can you give another example of Seminar?

a graduate seminar

What are synonyms for Seminar?

Common alternatives include conference, workshop, discussion, meeting, forum.

What is the opposite of Seminar?

Opposite meanings include lecture, presentation.

What words go with Seminar?

It commonly pairs with weekly, etc., freshman, series, conduct, give, teach, discussion, paper, room, at a/​the seminar, in a/​the seminar, seminar on, all-day, half-day, weekend, hold, host, offer, take place, focus on something, participant, leader, seminar for.

What are common mistakes when using Seminar?

Confused with 'symposium', which is more formal or academic. Using 'seminar' to refer to informal group meetings. Mixing up 'seminar' with 'workshop', which involves more hands-on activities.

How do you pronounce Seminar?

US: /["/ˈsemɪnɑːr/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsemɪnɑː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Seminar?

Use 'seminar' in academic and professional contexts. Avoid in casual conversations not related to training or education.

What CEFR level is Seminar?

"Seminar" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.