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 event was simulcast in 11 other countries, with live events in those territories to hype their own local projects. Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025 The Olympics, which were simulcast on Peacock, experienced even more online success. Alex Cranz, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2025 On Tuesday, the Royals announced a partnership with Gray Media to simulcast 10 Sunday games on local broadcast CBS-affiliates KCTV5 and KSMO (MyNetwork). Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025 The season will also be simulcast on a digital platform and available for 24/7 live streaming. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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