Lecture

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛktʃər/

Definitions

• Noun: A formal talk or discourse on a particular subject, usually given by a teacher or expert to an audience. For example: “The professor delivered an engaging lecture on quantum physics.”
  • In education context: A teaching session at a college or university where information is presented to students. Example: “She attended three lectures every week during her first semester.”
• Verb: To give a formal talk or discourse on a specific topic. Example: “The visiting scholar will lecture on the history of art tomorrow afternoon.”

Phrases

• “Lecture series”: A set of consecutive lectures on related topics given over a period of time.
• “Lecture hall”: A large room or auditorium specifically designed for delivering lectures.
• “Lecture notes”: Written or printed material summarizing the content of a lecture.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The guest speaker’s insightful lecture on climate change captivated the audience.”
• Verb: “She lectures part-time at the local community college in addition to her research work.”

Synonyms

• Talk
• Address
• Speech
• Presentation
• Seminar
• Tutorial
• Disquisition
• Discourse
• Instruction
• Monologue (in certain contexts)