podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
podcast verb
podcaster noun

Examples of podcast in a Sentence

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Speaking on The Prof G Pod with NYU professor Scott Galloway, Tapper recounted the incident—without naming the podcast—and argued that the dismissive reaction to his son's interest in law enforcement highlights a broader disconnect between the Democratic Party and young male voters. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 Actor Tom Holland launched Bero, retired basketball star Dwyane Wade co-founded Budweiser Zero with AB InBev and podcast host and actor Dax Shepherd created Ted Segers. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 May 2025 In this new podcast episode, Sourcing Journal’s business reporter/tech editor Meghan Hall chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about the symbiotic, yet often contentious, relationship between man and machine. Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 29 May 2025 Because it was launched during the pandemic, the podcast was meant to be a grand our through the worlds of art, design and style, through audio. Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for podcast

Word History

Etymology

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast

First Known Use

2004, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of podcast was in 2004

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“Podcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podcast. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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podcast

noun
pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast How to pronounce podcast (audio)
: a program made available digitally for automatic download over the Internet
podcast verb
podcaster noun

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