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Definition of newscast

newscast

/ˈnuːzkæst/
news · cast
Plural:newscasts
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Past Simple:newscast
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Past Participle:newscast
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Present Participle:newscasting
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newscast Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A radio or television broadcast of news reports.

Example

"Millions of viewers tuned in to the evening newscast to hear the election results."

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• verb

1

To broadcast news on radio or television.

Example

"The anchor began to newscast live from the capital as the summit concluded."

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• Nearby Words

newsagent
newsboy
newsbreak
newscast
newscaster
newscasting
newsclip

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s as a blend of "news" and "broadcast".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Newscast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/newscast
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