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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Thank you so much for listening to another episode of The Mixed Signals podcast from us here at Semafor. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 31 Jan. 2026 The actor also narrated the Audible podcast Sleep Sound with Noah Reid. Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 His candidacy isn’t certain, but on social media and on podcasts, Campbell has talked repeatedly in recent days about a congressional run. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 The podcast pointed out various loose ends involving the investigation, including the lack of forensic evidence in the case, Connecticut Insider reported. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 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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