webinar

[ web-uh-nahr ]

/ ˈwɛb əˌnɑr /

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noun

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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Origin of webinar

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

Words nearby webinar

webfoot, web-footed, Webfoot State, web frame, web hosting, webinar, Webi Shebeli, webisode, webliography, weblish, weblog

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How to use webinar in a sentence

They were able to interact with one another on the virtual platform, as well as ask questions during webinars and workshops.
National LGBTQ Task Force holds first virtual Creating Change conference|Kaela Roeder|February 1, 2021|Washington Blade
We also began hosting webinars, which were interactive opportunities to not only get to know our audience, but also to provide them with something valuable rather than a sponsored post on social media.
The future of maternity workwear is all in the details|Rachel King|January 31, 2021|Fortune
Join our experts for this webinar as they demonstrate four key reasons a Marketing System of Record can bring greater efficiency and consistency to creative work and marketing campaigns, while allowing your team to prove their value.
How to Build a Marketing System of Record|Digital Marketing Depot|January 15, 2021|Search Engine Land
For instance, if your business is currently using only the email marketing tool, consider creating a strategy for expanding that usage – integrating podcasts or webinars.
Eight ways to align your customer acquisition strategy in 2021|Lidia Hovhannisyan|January 4, 2021|Search Engine Watch

When your brand is featured on a podcast, live show, or webinar, the feature is going to be promoted across that publisher’s website and social media channels.
Six strategies guaranteed to help you build more backlinks to your website|Izabelle Hundrev|December 10, 2020|Search Engine Watch
She had been seeking not only access to the presentation materials, but also a list of ACE members who attended the webinar.
Colleges Lawyer Up Before Claire McCaskill Rape Inquiry|Emily Shire|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for webinar

webinar

/ (ˈwɛbɪˌnɑː) /

noun

an interactive seminar conducted over the World Wide Web

Word Origin for webinar

C20: from web (sense 14) + (sem) inar

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