newscast

[ nooz-kast, -kahst, nyooz- ]

noun

1. a broadcast of news news on radio or television.

newscast

/ ˈnjuːzˌkɑːst /

noun

1. a radio or television broadcast of the news

Derived Forms

• ˈnewsˌcaster, noun

Other Words From

• newscaster noun
• newscasting noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of newscast¹

First recorded in 1925–30; news + (broad)cast

Word History and Origins

Origin of newscast¹

C20: from news + ( broad ) cast

Example Sentences

Meeting disaffected voters where they are instead of expecting them to show up to their parents’ newscasts is simple pragmatism.

From Salon

But growing the streaming channel has become a greater priority lately as broadcast network news divisions can no longer solely depend on appointment viewing for their morning shows and evening newscasts.

From Los Angeles Times

A few local TV stations’ newscasts will send you off to work or home or for an evening out with roadway updates.

From Los Angeles Times

Muir, 50, is the longtime anchor and managing editor of “ABC World News Tonight,” the most-watched network evening newscast.

From Los Angeles Times

Disney’s eight ABC stations, including KABC-TV Channel 7 in Los Angeles, are blacked out on DirecTV and U-Verse, meaning viewers are missing local newscasts, “Good Morning America,” “The View” and “Jeopardy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advertisement
• announcement
• performance
• program
• publication
• show
• simulcast
• transmission