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

Recent Examples on the Web The trio sets out to solve murders that happen in their building and share their findings on their own podcast. Julia Teti, WWD, 27 June 2024 Hey, Carrie could be doing research for a new book or podcast! Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 June 2024 Posted to the podcast’s official X account, the video finds Kylie holding three full pitchers of beer like a pro while grooving along to Swift’s hit playing through speakers. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 June 2024 In the podcast, Fumero and Beatriz take their audience on a wild ride, offering cheeky commentary on life’s most arduous topics, such as recognizing one’s inner voice, indulging in guilty pleasures and preserving adult friendships. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for podcast 

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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

Dictionary Entries Near podcast

Cite this Entry

“Podcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podcast. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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