simulcast
Americanverb
noun
Etymology
Origin of simulcast
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; simul(taneous) + (broad)cast
Explanation
When a program is shown on two TV channels at the same time, or simultaneously on TV and radio, that's a simulcast. Another kind of simulcast is a live broadcast. You can call a station's broadcast of the Superbowl or the Academy Awards a simulcast, although this is a newer way to use this word. It was coined in the 1940s, during the early days of television, from a portmanteau (or blend) of simultaneous and broadcast, specifically describing shows broadcast on radio and TV at the same time. If a concert is aired on two radio stations at once, that's also a simulcast.
Example Sentences
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Simulcast money, which is revenue from all tracks that the host track takes wagers on, currently is divided between Northern and Southern California, based on the amount wagered.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023
Don Carlo Live Simulcast LA Opera’s season opener will also be transmitted in high-definition from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to large LED screens in two other locations.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2018
Simulcast bettors at Emerald Downs in Auburn got a return of $7.40 for every $2 wagered to win on Animal Kingdom.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2013
By , , and Posted Friday, March 8, 2013, at 2:57 PM Live Simulcast at N.Y.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2013
Digital Simulcast will ensure customers receive the best picture quality and the best sound on all of their channels.
From Time Magazine Archive
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