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

West Point implemented a rule in early 2025 that sought to bar civilian and military professors from publishing papers, speaking at conferences or appearing on podcasts without seeking approval from superiors. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

There is drama with the podcasts and podcasting with all my friends — who’s cut, who’s getting cut, who’s not getting cut. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Rispoli writes Goblikon’s jokes, massages his hump and researches topics for his podcast. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

As reported in September, Netflix now offers more than 60 video podcasts on its service, and has continued to lean into expanding its catalog. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Oct. 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