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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Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026 While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 June 2026 This Baltimore Sun podcast aims to foster meaningful dialogue, bridge divides and focus on ideas that can move us forward. Kevin Richardson, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026 On Monday, The Atlantic’s flagship podcast, Radio Atlantic, will expand to produce twice-weekly episodes. Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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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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