podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Funding decisions by the Simons Foundation have no influence on the selection of topics, guests, or other editorial decisions in this podcast or in Quanta Magazine. — Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026

Video episodes of both shows will be exclusive to Netflix, while audio episodes will continue to be available on all major podcast platforms. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 July 2026

The first episode drops Thursday, July 16 in podcast feeds everywhere. — AJC.com, 9 July 2026

On a recent podcast by James’ agent, Rich Paul, the Warriors were listed among 10 teams with a realistic shot at signing his client. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast

First Known Use

2004, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for podcast

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

Kids Definition

podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast 

: a program made available digitally for automatic download over the Internet

podcast verb

podcaster noun