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

I had got to a point where I was getting in a monotonous routine of auditioning, stand-up, podcasting, and waiting to be on people’s stuff.

From Los Angeles Times

Listen to Inside Health podcast: How can a cold home affect your health?

From BBC

He said he plans to start a podcast in which he discusses politics.

From Los Angeles Times

The now 50-year-old model explained on the podcast "Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud" that she felt a sense of insecurity during a photo shoot for The Face magazine at age 15.

From Salon

He now has a popular podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.

From BBC