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

This year’s show, which will once again air on CBS and simulcast on MTV, will also feature the best dance category for the first time in seven years. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Per Guideline, streaming platforms accounted for $874 million in total in-game spend, with exclusives generating $527 million, or 60% of the non-linear haul, and simulcasts contributing the remaining $347 million. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Under the new agreement, HIDIVE will simulcast MBS’ upcoming multi-year slate of series exclusively as titles roll out over coming seasons. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

The stations simulcast programming until March of 2025 when KZAC went off the air to save money while Cumulus searched for a buyer. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 10 Aug. 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