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

The actor speaks candidly about his anxiety and panic attacks, while co-hosting the 'Pod Meets World' podcast. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026

Jenner joined Owen Thiele on the January 9 edition of his podcast, In Your Dreams, where their conversation ranged from her first modeling jobs and growing up famous, to her hypochondria, anxiety, and beauty regimen. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026

LaPaglia is an influencer and podcast host of Plan Bri on the Barstool Sports network, while Leonard apparently paints (as seen on Bryan’s Instagram). —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026

In an Instagram Reel promoting an April 2025 podcast episode, the media mogul broke out some classic seasonal staples. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 9 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