webinar

American  

[web-uh-nahr] / ˈwɛb əˌnɑr /

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of webinar

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

Example Sentences

Now podcasts and webinars have spread the word, and lawyers say the tactic is common.

From The Wall Street Journal

The webinar was offered by the Encore Network, a nonprofit championing people over 50.

From MarketWatch

At the webinar, school officials said two buildings near the outdoor pool have not yet been cleared through environmental testing and will remain closed.

From Los Angeles Times

The organization was scheduled to host a webinar Wednesday evening highlighting the history of the motel.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'd go look at webinars to see the latest research," she says.

From BBC