podcast

play
noun pod·cast \ˈpäd-ˌkast\

Definition of podcast

  1. :  a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet

podcast

verb

podcaster

noun

Origin and Etymology of podcast

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast


First Known Use: 2004


PODCAST Defined for English Language Learners

podcast

play
noun pod·cast \ˈpäd-ˌkast\

Definition of podcast for English Language Learners

  • : a program (such as a music or news program) that is like a radio or television show but that is downloaded over the Internet


PODCAST Defined for Kids

podcast

noun pod·cast \ˈpäd-ˌkast\

Definition of podcast for Students

  1. :  a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format to be downloaded automatically over the Internet


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