newscast

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noun (1)

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

newscaster

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noun (2)

news·​cast·​er -tə(r) How to pronounce newscaster (audio)
plural -s
: a person engaged to broadcast news : commentator

Examples of newscast in a Sentence

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Northern California will say goodbye this week to a familiar face on KCRA’s morning newscast as Erin Heft leaves Sacramento’s NBC affiliate for a job closer to her Texas roots. Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 While the renovations are underway, the station's newscasts have moved to other temporary locations throughout the building. CBS News, 25 June 2026 Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country. Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Emmy-winning Iowa local news anchor Dustin Nolan bid an emotional farewell to viewers at the end of his morning newscast on KWQC-TV6 in Davenport, Iowa. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newscast

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

news + broadcast

Noun (2)

news entry 1 + broadcaster

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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 2 Jul. 2026.

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newscast

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