podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast 

: 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

Ferrell later explained the inspiration behind the stunt on an episode of Jason and Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Jan. 2026

But, these political books by Black women authors, recharging podcasts like this and a good-old fashion link up with your people can help to make the journey of finding and staying focused on your purpose easier to navigate. —Essence, 2 Jan. 2026

Researchers say these false narratives speed through social media, podcasts and private group chats far faster than fact-checkers can respond. —Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026

Krakowski has also been listening to Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast recently, and says Poehler would be a dream co-star. —Keaton Bell, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast

First Known Use

2004, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for podcast

• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed
• holdfast
• mainmast
• newscast

Kids Definition

podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast 

: a program made available digitally for automatic download over the Internet

podcast verb

podcaster noun