simulcast

verb

si·​mul·​cast ˈsī-məl-ˌkast How to pronounce simulcast (audio)
 also  ˈsi-
simulcast also simulcasted; simulcasting

intransitive verb

: to broadcast simultaneously (as by radio and television)

transitive verb

: to broadcast (a program) by simulcasting
simulcast noun

Examples of simulcast in a Sentence

The network will simulcast the game on its radio and television stations.
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The three-hour live show will be broadcast Wednesday on NBC and simulcast on Peacock beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Melonee Hurt, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 Including the five Christmas games that were simulcast by cable sibling ESPN, big-reach ABC thus far has played a part in 13 of the NBA’s 20 biggest draws in 2024-25. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Ten Royals games are being simulcast on local Kansas City channels this season, and that includes Sunday’s Royals-Cardinals contest. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025 All four games will be simulcast with Apple TV's MLS Season Pass, which holds the global, exclusive media rights to the soccer league's games. Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for simulcast

Word History

Etymology

simultaneous broadcast

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of simulcast was in 1948

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“Simulcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simulcast. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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