webcast

noun

web·​cast ˈweb-ˌkast How to pronounce webcast (audio)
often capitalized
: a transmission of sound and images (as of an event) via the World Wide Web
webcast verb often capitalized
webcaster noun often capitalized

Examples of webcast in a Sentence

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The webcast will include commentary, mission updates and information about the crew members flying on NS-32. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 May 2025 The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 May 2025 Firefly ended its live webcast of the launch before confirming separation of the satellite. ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025 The Prime Video/Twitch stream was 50 minutes behind what was happening in real time at the festival grounds in Indio, so Lana fans were freaking out, heading to social media to try to figure out what was going on before the webcast. Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for webcast

Word History

Etymology

World Wide Web + broadcast

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of webcast was in 1995

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“Webcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/webcast. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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