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

After all, the Super Bowl is returning to ABC for the first time since 2006, and the Big Game® will be simulcast on ESPN for the very first time in the cabler’s 46-year history. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026

The performance will be simulcast on her TikTok Live, Instagram Live, and YouTube Live channels. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026

Also, the Rockies have partnered with 9News, the local NBC affiliate, to simulcast 10 home games. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026

Fans in the team’s television territory can also watch a select number of games simulcast on over-the-air stations owned by Gray Media, including WANF and/or Peachtree TV in Atlanta. —Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

simultaneous broadcast

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for simulcast

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