podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
podcast verb
podcaster noun

Examples of podcast in a Sentence

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Abby McCloskey is a columnist, podcast host, and consultant. Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Trump did the same, appearing on popular podcasts hosted by famous men while seeking the support of young male voters. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 Petzke did not respond to a request for more information about the podcasts. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026 Build aside, former Heat guard Joe Johnson said on the podcast co-hosted by Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson that the Heat would be the right fit. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for podcast

Word History

Etymology

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast

First Known Use

2004, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of podcast was in 2004

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“Podcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podcast. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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podcast

noun
pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: a program made available digitally for automatic download over the Internet
podcast verb
podcaster noun

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