simulcast

verb

si·​mul·​cast ˈsī-məl-ˌkast 

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

The fireworks show will simulcast live on Peacock, however the streamer does not offer a free trial. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026

New episodes release Saturdays and Sundays and will be simulcast on Netflix, per What's on Netflix. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Dancing with the Stars season 35 will simulcast live this fall across ABC and Disney+, and stream next day on Hulu. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026

The network did not release viewership last year, when the special was simulcast on NBCUniversal sibling Telemundo for the first time. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

simultaneous broadcast

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for simulcast

• chloroplast
• epiblast
• fibroblast
• opencast
• overcast
• protoplast
• rebroadcast
• telecast
• trophoblast
• ultrafast
• unsurpassed
• aghast