podcast

[pod-kast, ‑-kahst]

noun

1. a digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.

   Download or subscribe to daily, one-hour podcasts of our radio show.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to record and upload as a podcast.

   He podcasts once a week on various topics.

   She podcasts her lectures.

podcast

/ ˈpɒdˌkɑːst /

noun

1. an audio file similar to a radio broadcast, which can be downloaded and listened to on a computer, mp3 player, mobile phone, etc

verb

1. (intr) to create such files and make them available for downloading

2. (tr) to make (music, interviews, etc) available using this format

Other Word Forms

• podcaster noun
• podcasting noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of podcast¹

First recorded in 2000-05; iPod + (broad)cast

Word History and Origins

Origin of podcast¹

from _i ( _Pod ) + _broad ( _cast )

Example Sentences

In a podcast recorded prior to Martin's sacking but released on Wednesday - Gerrard told former England team-mate Rio Ferdinand that he was keen to return to management.

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In the Enterprise Centre, five men are discussing their latest podcast in the production studio.

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I asked Reid as much during Friday’s episode of the “Bold Names” podcast.

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Follow him on X External link and subscribe to his Barron’s Streetwise podcast External link.

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Su recently told the venture capitalist Reid Hoffman in a podcast interview.

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