podcast

[ pod-kast, ‑-kahst ]

noun

1. a digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer:

   Download or subscribe to daily, one-hour podcasts of our radio show.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to record and upload as a podcast:

   He podcasts once a week on various topics.

   She podcasts her lectures.

podcast

/ ˈpɒdˌkɑːst /

noun

1. an audio file similar to a radio broadcast, which can be downloaded and listened to on a computer, mp3 player, mobile phone, etc

verb

1. intr to create such files and make them available for downloading
2. tr to make (music, interviews, etc) available using this format

Derived Forms

• ˈpodˌcaster, noun
• ˈpodˌcasting, noun

Other Words From

• podcaster noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of podcast¹

First recorded in 2000-05; iPod + (broad)cast

Word History and Origins

Origin of podcast¹

from i ( Pod ) + broad ( cast )

Example Sentences

Enter your phone number and we'll text you a link to set up the podcast in your app:

From Slate

We'll only text you about setting up this podcast, no spam.

From Slate

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From Slate

The former independent presidential candidate, who is slated to secure a top health role in Trump’s administration, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Joe Polish Show” podcast, where he called Trump’s diet “poison.”

From Salon

In September, speaking on The Lex Fridman Podcast, Ramaswamy posited what he called a “glib” thought experiment:

From Slate