podcast

American  

[pod-kast, ‑-kahst] / ˈpɒdˌkæst, ‑ˌkɑst /

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.

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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 British  

/ 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

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verb

1. (intr) to create such files and make them available for downloading

2. (tr) to make (music, interviews, etc) available using this format

Other Word Forms

• podcaster noun
• podcasting noun

Etymology

Origin of podcast

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

Example Sentences

"I'll go back to the start of the Six Nations. I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title-decider against France, looking ahead," Jones told the Rugby Unity podcast, published on Monday.

From Barron's

On podcasts and social media he speaks of choosing "my homeland and my roots".

From Barron's

The BBC tracked down the originator of the Croydon AI videos for the new podcast Top Comment, which investigates the stories behind our social media feeds.

From BBC

Indeed, Cuban told the “DLLS Sports” podcast last fall that while he didn’t regret selling his majority stake, he regretted how he sold the Mavericks — saying he “would’ve put it out to bid” instead.

From MarketWatch

And video podcasts appear to be part of this latest cycle.

From Los Angeles Times