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

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Sleeper’s comment came during an SCN webinar on March 13, held in response to the previous day’s attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where an assailant rammed into the synagogue armed with rifles and smoke bombs. Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026 The National Weather Service will hold an emergency preparedness forum Thursday in Gary as part of its seminar and webinar series for the public, about a week after a deadly storm hit the area and nearly a year after a tornado hit Gary. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 Drawing on cultural currents, emotional resonance and market-specific insights, the trend forecasting firm shared its predictions during a webinar last week, highlighting the shades that will define the season. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026 Director, Fairchild Studio/SJ Studio, Lauren Parker As the Director of Sourcing Journal’s Studio, Lauren produces projects to help clients get their thought leadership messages across, from webinars and fireside chats to event speaking engagements, reports, articles, and more. Footwear News, 7 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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