telecast

[ tel-i-kast, -kahst ]

verb (used with or without object)

, tel·e·cast or tel·e·cast·ed, tel·e·cast·ing.

1. to broadcast by television.

noun

1. a television broadcast.

telecast

/ ˈtɛlɪˌkɑːst /

verb

1. to broadcast (a programme) by television

noun

1. a television broadcast

Derived Forms

• ˈteleˌcaster, noun

Other Words From

• tele·caster noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of telecast¹

First recorded in 1935–40; tele(vision) + (broad)cast

Example Sentences

There was some of that whenever a result was called, which wasn’t as often as MSNBC, Fox News and CNN tolled throughout their telecasts.

From Salon

The telecast was shared with other major broadcast networks and cable news channels.

From Los Angeles Times

If Trump does not change his mind again, Pelley will report on the candidate’s decision not to appear during the telecast.

From Los Angeles Times

But this year’s Emmys telecast was also a reminder of the sheer amount of television that’s now being made outside of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

That telecast, which aired on Fox, was watched by 4.3 million viewers, an all-time low.

From Los Angeles Times