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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The special will simulcast live from Los Angeles, on CBS and Nickelodeon. Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026 Some games also could be made available on an over-the-air station such as WPLG-Channel 10, which simulcast select games this season. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 Tuesday’s game is also simulcast on your local GrayTV station. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026 The Magic have already simulcast some games over-the-air to local broadcast stations this season. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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