podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: 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

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The announcement may come as a shock for country fans who have followed the couple through their sappy podcast appearances and gushy acceptance speeches. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026 Bunnie has been open about the ups and downs of their relationship on her podcast, Dumb Blonde. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 June 2026 Newsom doesn’t collect any real revenue from his podcast, but did report collecting more than $100,000 in publication fee and royalties last year for books he’s written. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 The actress, 79, opened up about working with her late partner, as well as their personal relationship, during her appearance on Turner Classic Movies' Talking Pictures podcast. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for podcast

Word History

Etymology

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast

First Known Use

2004, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of podcast was in 2004

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“Podcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podcast. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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podcast

noun
pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: a program made available digitally for automatic download over the Internet
podcast verb
podcaster noun

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