newscast

noun

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

Examples of newscast in a Sentence

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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 Their stories were heard on newscasts and in local papers. Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Beginning Friday, Roeper will join NBC 5 as its entertainment and culture reporter, delivering stories and reviews throughout the week on afternoon and evening newscasts. Chicago Tribune, 7 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 18 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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