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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Now, Anthony has explained the viral moment on a new episode of his podcast 7 PM In Brooklyn. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025 The first episode is available now on all podcast platforms. Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 These projects, comprising feature films, shorts, series, and podcasts, represent a variety of genres, storytelling styles, and brand goals from entertainment to education to impact. Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 The 43-year-old comedic actress stunned Danson during the podcast with with a confession about his stepson. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 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

Time Traveler
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 22 Jan. 2025.

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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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