simulcast

verb

si·​mul·​cast ˈsī-məl-ˌkast How to pronounce simulcast (audio)
 also  ˈsi-
simulcast also simulcasted; simulcasting

intransitive verb

: to broadcast simultaneously (as by radio and television)

transitive verb

: to broadcast (a program) by simulcasting
simulcast noun

Examples of simulcast in a Sentence

The network will simulcast the game on its radio and television stations.
Recent Examples on the Web In addition to airing on Comedy Central, the special will simulcast on MTV, Paramount Network, TV Land, CMT, Pop and Logo. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024 Once again, down from last year’s more than 17M who tuned in for the Packers-Raiders, though that game was also simulcast on ABC. Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024 The company produces RiffTrax Live multiple times a year featuring live commentary on a movie that simulcast into over 700 theaters across North America. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024 Additionally, the debate will be simulcast on most other networks and streaming platforms, including PBS News, C-SPAN, NewsNation and Fox News. Kyler Alvord, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for simulcast 

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Word History

Etymology

simultaneous broadcast

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of simulcast was in 1948

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Cite this Entry

“Simulcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulcast. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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