simulcast

American  

[sahy-muhl-kast, ‑-kahst, sim-uhl‑] / ˈsaɪ məlˌkæst, ‑ˌkɑst, ˈsɪm əl‑ /

noun

1. a program broadcast simultaneously on radio and television, or on more than one station, or in several languages, etc.

2. a closed-circuit television broadcast of an event, as a horse race, while it is taking place.

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verb (used with or without object)

simulcast, simulcasted, simulcasting

1. to broadcast in this manner.

simulcast British  

/ ˈsɪməlˌkɑːst /

verb

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

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noun

1. a programme, etc, so broadcast

Etymology

Origin of simulcast

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

Example Sentences

He was a commentator for the Lakers alongside the venerable Chick Hearn, doing what was then a simulcast of radio and television.

From Los Angeles Times

On top of that Amazon has reportedly paid for a stunning $35 million marketing campaign including television commercials, billboards and a simulcast in 25 theaters at the same time as Thursday's premiere.

From Barron's

The broadcast will be simulcast in multiple languages.

From MarketWatch

Thirteen marquee UFC events and 30 fight nights will be televised on the Paramount+ streaming platform, with some events also planned to simulcast on CBS.

From Los Angeles Times

The idea was that the money normally bet in Northern California, or acquired through simulcast wagering, would then be redirected to the south, so that Santa Anita and Del Mar could increase its daily purses.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• air
• announce
• beam
• circulate
• communicate
• relay
• send
• televise
• transmit