ˈbrɑːdˌkæst 
British ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst
broadcasts; broadcast; broadcasting
1
: to send out (signals, programs, etc.) by radio or television
The station broadcasts the symphony live every Friday night.
The interview was broadcast from London.
2
: to tell (something that is private or secret) to many people
If you tell her anything about your personal life she'll broadcast it to everyone in the office.
3
: to throw (something, such as seeds) across a wide area of the ground
broadcast fertilizer on the lawn
plural broadcasts
1
: a radio or television program
a live/recorded broadcast
Did you hear the broadcast of last night's game?
2
: the act of sending out radio or television signals : the act of broadcasting something
The judge decided to allow broadcast of the trial.
—sometimes used before another nounShe wants to have a career in broadcast journalism. [=a career in broadcasting]
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“Broadcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/broadcast. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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