simulcast

verb

si·​mul·​cast ˈsī-məl-ˌkast 

also ˈsi-

simulcast also simulcasted; simulcasting

intransitive verb

: to broadcast simultaneously (as by radio and television)

transitive verb

: to broadcast (a program) by simulcasting

simulcast noun

Examples of simulcast in a Sentence

The network will simulcast the game on its radio and television stations.

Recent Examples on the Web

Under the new agreement, HIDIVE will simulcast MBS’ upcoming multi-year slate of series exclusively as titles roll out over coming seasons. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

The stations simulcast programming until March of 2025 when KZAC went off the air to save money while Cumulus searched for a buyer. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026

Nick Nickson, the Hall-of-Fame voice of the Los Angeles Kings before his retirement two seasons ago, doesn’t doubt that clubs see the opportunity to simulcast the TV broadcast over radio as a way to cut costs. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The network did not release viewership last year, when the special was simulcast on NBCUniversal sibling Telemundo for the first time. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

simultaneous broadcast

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for simulcast

• chloroplast
• epiblast
• fibroblast
• opencast
• overcast
• protoplast
• rebroadcast
• telecast
• trophoblast
• ultrafast
• unsurpassed
• aghast