webinar

American

[web-uh-nahr] / ˈwɛb əˌnɑr /

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.

webinar British

/ ˈwɛbɪˌnɑː /

noun

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Hankel, the older-worker experts at the Encore webinar panel and LinkedIn authorities have seven smart tips for finding jobs in retirement:

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

That was the judgment of four veteran correspondents with the Israeli newspaper Haaretz speaking on a subscribers’ webinar last week, and they’re probably right.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

The webinar now has more than 9,000 views.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

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