English · Culture & Society
lecture
/ˈlɛk.tʃər/
[/ˈlɛk.tʃər/]
a formal educational talk
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A lecture is a formal talk given to a class or audience to teach them about a subject. It is common at universities and colleges.
Example
The professor gave a long lecture on world history.
The professor gave a long lecture on world history.
Etymology
From Latin 'lectura' meaning a reading.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in higher education; students attend lectures and take notes.