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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The firm’s biweekly webinars provide a consistent forum for discussing core topics such as TSP allocation, retirement income strategies, and healthcare coordination. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Guides, Q&As, videos, and webinars are also available. Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026 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 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 18 May. 2026.

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