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 rumors first began after Kelce gave her a shout-out on his podcast in July 2023. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 When Jason retired from the NFL in 2024, Travis gave his brother an emotional farewell on their New Heights podcast. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 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 3 Jul. 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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