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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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025 His Goalhanger company produces leading podcasts including The Rest is History, The Rest is Politics and The Rest is Football. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 Then there's Morgan, Joanne's younger sister, podcast co-host and best friend. Maggie Kreienberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 There will also be original video podcasts on the channel including an upcoming show from Bria Mack Gets A Life creator Sasha Leigh Henry and producer Tania Thompson. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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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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