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

Rumors of a feud initially began swirling around the stars after Earle's podcast Hot Mess exited Unwell — a media network started and operated by Cooper — in March 2025. —Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

In addition to Teacap, Cook is the co-founder and co-host of Popity, a Studio71 podcast. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026

Rival streaming services are also beefing up the ranks of their podcasts. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

In addition to the new show, Mars hosts 99% Invisible, a narrative podcast about unnoticed architecture and design, which has led to multiple spin-off series, including Articles of Interest and the 99% Invisible Breakdown of The Power Broker. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 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