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Definition of podcast

podcast

/ˈpɑːd.kæst/
pod · cast
Plural:podcasts
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Past Simple:podcasted
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Past Participle:podcasted
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Present Participle:podcasting
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podcast Lexical Profile

podcast Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A digital audio or video file, typically part of an episodic series, made available on the internet for downloading or streaming to a computer or mobile device.

Example

"She listens to a weekly history podcast during her morning commute."

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• verb

1

To record and distribute an audio or video program as a digital file over the internet for on-demand listening or viewing.

Example

"The two journalists decided to podcast their weekly discussions on international politics."

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• Rhymes for podcast

• Nearby Words

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podex
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 2004 by British journalist Ben Hammersley as a portmanteau blending 'iPod' (Apple's portable digital media player) and 'broadcast'.

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