simulcast

verb

si·​mul·​cast ˈsī-məl-ˌkast How to pronounce simulcast (audio)
 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.
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The growth is undoubtedly thanks at least in part to the move to CBS after the 2024 ceremony was simulcast across Paramount cable networks, Univision, Unimas and streaming on Paramount+. Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025 Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays on ABC and simulcast on Disney+. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 It'll be simulcast live on ABC and Disney+, then be available the next day on Hulu. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The show will also simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+ in the United States. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simulcast

Word History

Etymology

simultaneous broadcast

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of simulcast was in 1948

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“Simulcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulcast. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.

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