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

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

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

Co-founder and CEO Adam Foroughi and Chief Financial Officer Matthew Stumpf will discuss financial results at a webinar at 5 p.m.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

However, Wells participated in a CBP webinar last week, so she knew how to create a properly formatted file herself, and quickly made her submission on Monday morning.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Much of Babylist’s marketing has focused on educational content including free webinars, Reddit question-and-answer sessions and a newly-released podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026

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

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 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