webinar
4 synonyms for webinar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A talk, class or presentation given live over the internet, where the audience watches remotely and can usually ask questions by chat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
online seminar
web conference
virtual event
online workshop
How to use webinar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
host a webinar
register for a webinar
live webinar
webinar recording
on-demand webinar
Standard business and marketing English. A webinar is normally one-to-many with the audience muted, which is what separates it from an ordinary video meeting; recorded versions are often still called webinars.
Etymology
A blend of web and seminar.
Full origin of webinar →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a webinar and a video call?
A video call is a conversation among participants who can all speak and be seen. A webinar is a broadcast: one or two presenters talk, the audience is muted, and interaction is limited to chat, polls and Q&A.
What is the difference between a webinar and a webcast?
A webcast is a one-way broadcast to a potentially very large audience with no interaction. A webinar is smaller and built around participation, with registration, questions and often a follow-up.
Do you need a camera to attend a webinar?
Almost never. Attendees usually join with audio and video off and only type in the chat, so a browser and speakers are enough.
