webinar

noun

web·​i·​nar ˈwe-bə-ˌnär How to pronounce webinar (audio)
: a live online educational presentation during which participating viewers can submit questions and comments

Examples of webinar in a Sentence

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In 2011, Slideshare offered users the ability to host webinars through an Internet browser, without the need for separate software or programs. Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026 The webinar has been edited and condensed for print. Cynthia Pury, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026 With just over a month until California’s primary election, The Sacramento Bee hosted a live webinar on Monday to answer questions about the tumultuous race for governor and our coverage of the contest. Kat Tran april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026 The Israeli journalist Yair Navot said on the webinar that Bennett could take a page from Magyar and negotiate with other parties to form an informal coalition ahead of the election, which is not yet scheduled but must take place before the end of October. Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for webinar

Word History

Etymology

web + seminar

First Known Use

1998, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of webinar was in 1998

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“Webinar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webinar. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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