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.
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Arena performances will also be simulcast in a screening room on the grounds as well. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 But for the games where Horton is on the television broadcast, he and Petersen’s call will be simulcast onto radio airwaves. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025 The event was also simulcast across many more channels than the June affair. Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025 Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays on ABC and simulcast on Disney+. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simulcast

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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“Simulcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulcast. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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