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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We’re going to do a webinar or a Zoom with Palisadians who are all facing this issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 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

A recent webinar by Marguerite Roza of Edunomics laid out possibilities, including using the funds for tutoring or “enhanced” services like field trips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

And in what seems like a nod to the retail interest in SpaceX, Fidelity is also hosting a webinar External link for customers on June 3 at 2 p.m.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

“It’s out of control,” Lockwood said during MarketWatch’s “Don’t Short Yourself Live” webinar on college affordability.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026

The following webinars are planned for the coming months:

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2025

March 11: The Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic is hosting two virtual “know your rights” webinars for teachers and students of the Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2025