cablecast

[ key-buhl-kast, -kahst ]

noun

1. a television program broadcast via cable television.

adjective

1. (of television programs) broadcast via cable:

   a cablecast news program.

verb (used with or without object)

, ca·ble·cast or ca·ble·cast·ed, ca·ble·cast·ing.

1. to broadcast via cable television.

Other Words From

• cable·caster noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cablecast¹

First recorded in 1965–70; cable + (broad)cast

Example Sentences

“Our police department traditionally is very community-focused, hosting neighborhood and community events. These have almost all been eliminated. Our city council meetings were completely virtual from April to June. We are now meeting in the council chambers again with limited seating and distancing restrictions. However, we have introduced call-in citizen comments, and our workshops are now cablecast in reaction to limited attendance by the public in person. These are certainly positive changes.”

From Washington Times

U2’s performances in Paris that were postponed because of the terrorist attacks on Nov. 13 have been rescheduled for Dec. 6 and 7, the latter to be cablecast worldwide by HBO.

From Los Angeles Times

Highlights from this year’s event are scheduled to be cablecast at 9 p.m.

From Seattle Times