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Definition of rebroadcast

rebroadcast

/ˌriːˈbrɔːdˌkæst/
re · broad · cast
Plural:rebroadcasts
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Past Simple:rebroadcast
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Past Participle:rebroadcast
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Present Participle:rebroadcasting
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rebroadcast Lexical Profile

rebroadcast Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A radio or television program, or other media signal, that is transmitted again after its initial airing.

Example

"If you missed the live concert last night, you can catch the rebroadcast on Sunday afternoon."

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• verb

1

To broadcast or transmit a television or radio program, or an electronic signal, a second or subsequent time.

Example

"The public television network decided to rebroadcast the documentary series due to high viewer demand."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like the base verb 'broadcast', the past tense and past participle of 'rebroadcast' is most commonly 'rebroadcast' in formal usage, though 'rebroadcasted' is also accepted.

• Rhymes for rebroadcast

• Nearby Words

rebounder
rebrand
rebranding
rebroadcast
rebuff
rebuild
rebuildable

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