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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The local all-news radio stations carrying the service had to post messages on social media to assure listeners that they were not disappearing — only the national newscasts that were provided by CBS.
From Los Angeles Times
Staff members at CNN are bracing for similar changes, including to the tone of its newscasts.
From Los Angeles Times
So yeah – actual fake newscasts are perfect stages for parody, as are fake reality shows, fake sitcoms and fake dramas.
From Salon
And earlier this year, a veteran producer at “CBS Evening News With Tony Dokoupil” was fired after he expressed disagreement about the editorial direction of the newscast.
From Los Angeles Times
Glen Walker and Lu Parker, anchors of KTLA’s late morning and midday newscasts are out along with meteorologist Mark Kriski, according to people briefed on the moves.
From Los Angeles Times
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