podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
podcast verb
podcaster noun

Examples of podcast in a Sentence

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Separate podcasts allow viewers to hear the whole conversation. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024 But there was one scene in particular that even had cast members in stitches, it was revealed on a recent episode of the Office Ladies podcast, which is hosted by cast alums Jenna Fischer (Pam) and Angela Kinsey (Angela). Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Comedy actor and podcast host Zach Justice has launched his own indie production banner, Dropouts University Studios. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024 Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Brenda Lee on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available. Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for podcast 

Word History

Etymology

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast

First Known Use

2004, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of podcast was in 2004

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“Podcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podcast. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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podcast

noun
pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: a program made available digitally for automatic download over the Internet
podcast verb
podcaster noun

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