B2adverbformallanguage
US/ˈsel.dəm/
UK/ˈsel.dəm/
not often; almost never
In context
My father seldom eats breakfast because he leaves home so early.
It seldom snows in Vietnam, except in a few northern mountains.
We seldom see each other now that she lives in Germany.
Words that go with seldom
adverb + verb
- seldom seenThis bird is seldom seen in cities.
- very seldomI very seldom watch TV these days.
- seldom if everHe seldom if ever says thank you.
- seldom usedThe old guest room is seldom used.
- seldom happensA storm like this seldom happens in April.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I don't seldom go to the cinema.Correct: I seldom go to the cinema.