newscast

noun

news·​cast ˈnüz-ˌkast How to pronounce newscast (audio)
ˈnyüz-
: a radio or television broadcast of news
newscaster noun

Examples of newscast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some of his most recent work includes working as the Spanish editor at San Francisco State’s student publication, freelancing for El Tecolote and interning for KQED’s newscast team. Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024 Diana Turner danced joyfully as video clips of Scott played on the newscasts. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for newscast 

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Word History

Etymology

news + broadcast

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of newscast was circa 1934

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“Newscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/newscast. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

newscast

noun
news·​cast -ˌkast How to pronounce newscast (audio)
: a radio or television broadcast of news
newscaster noun
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