simulcast

verb

si·​mul·​cast ˈsī-məl-ˌkast How to pronounce simulcast (audio)
 also  ˈsi-
simulcast also simulcasted; simulcasting

intransitive verb

: to broadcast simultaneously (as by radio and television)

transitive verb

: to broadcast (a program) by simulcasting
simulcast noun

Examples of simulcast in a Sentence

The network will simulcast the game on its radio and television stations.
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The debate will also be simulcast across other broadcast and cable networks. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2024 Livestreams from the other cities were simulcast at the events. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 The Match: Superstars will be held Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, and will simulcast on TNT and Max in primetime. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 Starting in 2027, the Grammys will air on ABC and be simulcast on Hulu and Disney+. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for simulcast 

Word History

Etymology

simultaneous broadcast

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of simulcast was in 1948

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“Simulcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulcast. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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