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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Earlier in the day, Pae participated in a webinar with United WE, which works to advance women’s economic and civic leadership through research, policy solutions and civic engagement. Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 29 Jan. 2026 The task force said webinars or other remote options could accelerate the process. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Rising threats against judges nationwide prompted a security webinar with Indiana’s chief justice; more than half of state judges report receiving threats. Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 The webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of infants and young children, expectant parents, child care providers, early childhood educators, home visitors and anyone who works with or cares for young children in Kane County, the release said. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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