seminar room
/ˈsemɪnɑːr ruːm/
Meaning
A smaller classroom at a university designed for interactive, discussion-based classes rather than passive listening. These rooms usually feature tables arranged in a circle or square so that students and instructors can easily face and speak with one another.
Examples
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Our graduate philosophy class meets in the small seminar room on the third floor.
Our graduate philosophy class meets in the small seminar room on the third floor.
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The tables in the seminar room were arranged in a circle to encourage open discussion.
The tables in the seminar room were arranged in a circle to encourage open discussion.
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We need to reserve a seminar room in the library for our group project meeting tomorrow.
We need to reserve a seminar room in the library for our group project meeting tomorrow.
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There are only fifteen chairs in the seminar room, which keeps the class size small and intimate.
There are only fifteen chairs in the seminar room, which keeps the class size small and intimate.
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Can you tell me where the humanities seminar room is located?
Can you tell me where the humanities seminar room is located?
Common Mistakes
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✗ We had a deep discussion in the small lecture room.
✓ We had a deep discussion in the small seminar room.
While 'lecture room' is sometimes used, a room specifically designed for interactive, small-group university discussions is standardly called a 'seminar room'.
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✗ I booked a seminar salon for our study group.
✓ I booked a seminar room for our study group.
'Salon' is not used in modern academic contexts to describe classrooms. Use 'seminar room' instead.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Unlike the massive lecture halls, the ___ only seats about twelve students around a single table.
💡 A small classroom designed for active discussions.
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seminar room
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Let us meet in the library ___ to practice our presentation before tomorrow.
💡 A small, reservable space often used for academic study or group discussion.
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seminar room