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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All three of the major network evening newscasts are down in January compared to a year ago, but CBS is off the most at around 20%.
From Los Angeles Times
Congress later exempted “bona fide” newscasts, interviews, documentaries and events.
While that is slightly higher than the newscast’s recent average, it is also down 22% overall and 24% in the demographic as compared to last year on the same day.
From Salon
The latest iteration of the storied newscast has generated negative feedback on social media for its content.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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