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

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Etymology

Origin of podcast

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

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Explanation

A podcast is a show that you download from the internet and listen to whenever you want. It’s like getting a radio broadcast in a doggy bag. It has nothing to do with seedpods and everything to do with iPods. Podcasts are a lot like radio programs, except you can subscribe to a podcast, download it, and play it on a digital device, like a smartphone or a computer. It’s also very DIY friendly — you could podcast the funny conversations you and your friends have about movies, or a radio play put on at a local elementary school. The word podcast first appeared in 2004, from iPod and broadcast.

Example Sentences

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podcast

Laura spoke to Dr Sian Williams, host of BBC Radio 4's Life Changing podcast, about her decision to take the test and how it has shaped the rest of her life.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Maron wasn’t sure how ending his podcast would affect his comedic craft or his relationship with stand-up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

On a recent podcast, you said you had come to detest this famous line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Robbins has discussed buying and renovating it on her podcast, sharing both her initial reluctance to relocate and the features that eventually helped make it a home.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

She heard a podcast playing in the kitchen, which was Imogen’s usual habit when cooking, and she found Immie slicing zucchini for the grill.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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