simulcast

[ sahy-muhl-kast, ‑-kahst, sim-uhl‑ ]

noun

1. a program broadcast simultaneously on radio and television, or on more than one station, or in several languages, etc.
2. a closed-circuit television broadcast of an event, as a horse race, while it is taking place.

verb (used with or without object)

, si·mul·cast, si·mul·cast·ed, si·mul·cast·ing.

1. to broadcast in this manner.

simulcast

/ ˈsɪməlˌkɑːst /

verb

1. tr to broadcast (a programme, etc) simultaneously on radio and television

noun

1. a programme, etc, so broadcast

Word History and Origins

Origin of simulcast¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; simul(taneous) + (broad)cast

Word History and Origins

Origin of simulcast¹

C20: from simul ( taneous ) + ( broad ) cast

Example Sentences

The event was part of a simulcast that stretched more than four hours across multiple cities, including Las Vegas and Phoenix.

From Los Angeles Times

On Facebook, where Denis Phillips Live was being simulcast in real time to the meteorologist’s 1 million–plus followers there, Phillips’ fans met this sobering news with an overwhelming show of support for the messenger.

From Slate

The company is making the simulcast available to PBS, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News and streaming platforms.

From Los Angeles Times

Several other networks will be broadcasting the debate live via simulcast.

From Los Angeles Times

Network news competitors will have to follow CNN’s rules if they want to simulcast the June 27 showdown between Biden and Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• air
• announce
• beam
• circulate
• communicate
• relay
• send
• televise
• transmit