simulcast

[ sahy-muhl-kast, ‐kahst, sim-uhl‐ ]

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noun

a program broadcast simultaneously on radio and television, or on more than one station, or in several languages, etc.
a closed-circuit television broadcast of an event, as a horse race, while it is taking place.

verb (used with or without object),si·mul·cast, si·mul·cast·ed, si·mul·cast·ing.

to broadcast in this manner.

Origin of simulcast

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; simul(taneous) + (broad)cast

Words that may be confused with simulcast

broadcast, narrowcast, simulcast

Words Nearby simulcast

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How to use simulcast in a sentence

ESPN offered a gambling and analytics theme simulcast of a playoff game last year that aired on streaming service ESPN Plus.
The NFL once viewed sports betting as a threat. Now the league wants the action. | Ben Strauss, Mark Maske | August 25, 2021 | Washington Post
simulcast live: Dave on one side of the screen, me on the other.
How Leno Won. Again. | Bill Zehme | December 10, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for simulcast

simulcast

/ (ˈsɪməlˌkɑːst) /

verb

(tr) to broadcast (a programme, etc) simultaneously on radio and television

noun

a programme, etc, so broadcast

Origin of simulcast

C20: from simul (taneous) + (broad) cast

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