webcast

noun

web·​cast ˈweb-ˌkast How to pronounce webcast (audio)
variants often Webcast
: a transmission of sound and images (as of an event) via the Internet
webcast verb
often Webcast
webcaster noun
often Webcaster

Examples of webcast in a Sentence

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During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition. Sam Rastogi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The library will have snacks and beverages available during the webcast. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 And that air of secrecy extended through today's launch; the company cut off its webcast about 10 minutes after liftoff, a practice usually associated with national security missions. Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 June 2026 SpaceX’s webcast hosts have given ample warning that things may start going haywire soon. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for webcast

Word History

Etymology

World Wide Web + broadcast

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of webcast was in 1995

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“Webcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webcast. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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