newscast

noun

news·​cast ˈnüz-ˌkast How to pronounce newscast (audio)
ˈnyüz-
Synonyms of newscastnext
: a radio or television broadcast of news
newscaster
ˈnüz-ˌka-stər How to pronounce newscast (audio)
ˈnyüz-
noun

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Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 If the game runs longer than usual, the postgame show will be shorter, because WPLG doesn’t want to make a habit of delaying its late newscast. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026 The rule generally has exemptions, such as newscasts covering breaking events, interview programs and coverage of live events. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026 While the renovations are underway, the station's newscasts have moved to other temporary locations throughout the building. — CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newscast

Word History

Etymology

news + broadcast

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of newscast was circa 1934

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newscast

noun
news·​cast -ˌkast How to pronounce newscast (audio)
: a radio or television broadcast of news
newscaster
-ˌkas-tər How to pronounce newscast (audio)
noun
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