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.
Recent Examples on the Web That premiere broadcast was simulcast across 13 networks in the U.S., the same number as last year – BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Nick at Nite, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, VH1 and Univision. Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024 Minutes after the conclusion of Tuesday’s presidential debate, hosted on ABC and simulcast on every major news network, Taylor Swift took to Instagram to formally endorse former President Donald Trump‘s opponent. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Sep. 2024 How to watch the presidential debate with cable ABC has allowed other networks to simulcast the debate. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2024 The programs will also be simulcast on Mexico’s TUDN, and on the premium tier of the ViX streaming service. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for simulcast 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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