newscast

noun

news·​cast ˈnüz-ˌkast How to pronounce newscast (audio)
ˈnyüz-
Synonyms of newscastnext
: a radio or television broadcast of news
newscaster noun

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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026 While Callaghan successfully transitioned to the more traditional newscast-style Channel 5, the loss of AGNB’s esoteric style and specific storytelling seemed to gnaw at him. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026 Schlosberg, who will be based in Washington and start on May 6, has served as senior producer for ABC News Live’s Prime with Linsey Davis, the streaming channel’s nightly newscast, since 2021. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026 The state officials, all Democrats, claimed the massive merger would give Nexstar too much control over local TV stations, ultimately hurting consumers by diminishing the diversity and quality of their newscasts. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newscast

Word History

Etymology

news + broadcast

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newscast was circa 1934

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“Newscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newscast. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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newscast

noun
news·​cast -ˌkast How to pronounce newscast (audio)
: a radio or television broadcast of news
newscaster noun
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