newscast
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- newscaster noun
- newscasting noun
Etymology
Origin of newscast
First recorded in 1925–30; news + (broad)cast
Example Sentences
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A parody of a traditional newscast, the irreverent concept features dozens of peculiar puppets who populate the fictional town of Titirilquén.
From Los Angeles Times
One priority is a makeover of the “CBS Evening News,” the longtime third-place newscast, according to people familiar with the situation.
That means viewers could miss local newscasts, “Jeopardy,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Good Morning America” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
From Los Angeles Times
There had been talk of significant changes coming to the newscast before Weiss signed on for a senior role at the division.
From Los Angeles Times
Artificial intelligence is now part of advertisers’ arsenal, and some are using it to blur the line between newscast and sales pitch.
From Los Angeles Times
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