simulcast

[sahy-muhl-kast, ‑-kahst, sim-uhl‑]

noun

1. a program broadcast simultaneously on radio and television, or on more than one station, or in several languages, etc.

2. a closed-circuit television broadcast of an event, as a horse race, while it is taking place.

verb (used with or without object)

simulcast, simulcasted, simulcasting. 

1. to broadcast in this manner.

simulcast

/ ˈsɪməlˌkɑːst /

verb

1. (tr) to broadcast (a programme, etc) simultaneously on radio and television

noun

1. a programme, etc, so broadcast

Word History and Origins

Origin of simulcast¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; simul(taneous) + (broad)cast

Word History and Origins

Origin of simulcast¹

C20: from _simul ( _taneous ) + ( _broad ) _cast

Example Sentences

Thirteen marquee UFC events and 30 fight nights will be televised on the Paramount+ streaming platform, with some events also planned to simulcast on CBS.

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The idea was that the money normally bet in Northern California, or acquired through simulcast wagering, would then be redirected to the south, so that Santa Anita and Del Mar could increase its daily purses.

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In response to fears, parents were provided with an online simulcast for the workshops — in which about 15 parents participated, Navarro said.

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Instead the Kings told Nickson, their longtime radio voice, they wanted him to simulcast the radio and TV calls.

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But the Santa Anita mutuel handle appears to be up, benefiting from simulcast money that was originally supposed to go to Northern California.

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Related Words

• air 
• announce 
• beam 
• circulate 
• communicate 
• relay 
• send 
• televise 
• transmit