webcast

noun

web·​cast ˈweb-ˌkast 

variants often Webcast

: a transmission of sound and images (as of an event) via the Internet

webcast verb

often Webcast

webcaster noun

often Webcaster

Examples of webcast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

SpaceX's launch webcast will begin 30 minutes before liftoff. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 July 2026

During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition. — Sam Rastogi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The library will have snacks and beverages available during the webcast. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

SpaceX’s webcast hosts have given ample warning that things may start going haywire soon. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

World Wide Web + broadcast

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for webcast

• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed
• holdfast
• mainmast
• newscast