webinar

American  

[web-uh-nahr] / ˈwɛb əˌnɑr /

noun

• webinars
  plural

1. a seminar or other presentation that takes place on the internet, allowing participants in different locations to see and hear the presenter, ask questions, and sometimes answer polls.

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webinar British  

/ ˈwɛbɪˌnɑː /

noun

1. an interactive seminar conducted over the World Wide Web

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• webinars
  plural

Etymology

Origin of webinar

First recorded in 1990–95; Web + (sem)inar

Explanation

A webinar is a class or presentation that takes place online. The advantage of a webinar over an in-person workshop is that anyone in the world can participate. The term webinar, coined in the 1990s, is a portmanteau of web and seminar. While a traditional seminar brings together small groups of students to study and discuss subjects in depth, a webinar attempts the same thing via the web. To attend a webinar, you need a computer (or a smartphone or tablet), and an internet connection. Otherwise, it works much the same way, with opportunities to ask questions give comments, and join discussions.

Example Sentences

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A two-part webinar will examine the geopolitical implications of these latest developments in the economic campaign against Iran, how enforcement might take shape and the risk and compliance challenges for companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

“We have enough information to show that our schools are safe,” Torres told parents during a Thursday evening webinar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

He’s sought investors in a variety of forums, including a webinar called “Discover the Investment Model Behind Our State-Funded Private Schools — with Mike Tyson.”

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

He is editor-in-chief for Lloyd’s List, the most authoritative publication on shipping news, data and intelligence during a webinar hosted Monday by the Henry Jackson Society, a foreign policy thinktank.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

"Russia can make a lot of money because it's given a pass," she added during a webinar.

From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026

There are so many webinars about scholarships that offer little value unless you pay for them.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

A source familiar with the investigation says the committee has identified at least 130 federal judges who attended CJP judicial training events or webinars in six years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

How are we showing up in webinars against our competition?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

The webinars are open to all and are run by a GP, who will also answer questions.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2025

Hoteliers have been making contingency plans, consulting with lawyers, planning webinars and educating their managers on what to do in case immigration authorities knock on their doors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025