podcast

American  

[pod-kast, ‑-kahst] / ˈpɒdˌkæst, ‑ˌkɑst /

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.

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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 British  

/ 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

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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

Etymology

Origin of podcast

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

Example Sentences

Among the late additions to the program is a keynote speaking slot for Steven Spielberg, who will be sitting for an interview for “The Big Picture” podcast with Sean Fennessey.

From Los Angeles Times

In an interview on Tier Talk — a podcast show on YouTube — the girls’ uncle Guy Gazit identified the girl in blue as Sharon and the girl in pinkish pants as Khimberly.

From Los Angeles Times

Get all the latest on this celebrity trial and others on the BBC Sounds 'Fame Under Fire' podcast available wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

From BBC

She’s not one for fashion statements, outlandish antics or attention-seeking initiatives, her joint podcast with close friend Madison Keys notwithstanding.

From Los Angeles Times

He first revealed his plan to stage a play last summer, telling the Church of Tarantino podcast it was "all written".

From BBC