noun
newscast
Newscast (noun) means a televised or broadcast report of current news. Example: “The evening newscast led with the election results.”
noun
1
A televised or broadcast report of current news.
"The evening newscast led with the election results."
"Evening newscasts speak of a country on the verge of balkanization."
— Simon Romero, A Radical Gives Bolivia Some Stability (2007)
verb
1
To broadcast a news report.
"The station newscasts twice daily from its downtown studio."
How to use newscast
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scheduled news program on TV or radio.
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Word forms
- Plural
- newscasts
- Third person singular
- newscasts
- Past tense
- newscasted
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Etymology
A blend of "news" and "broadcast."
Frequently asked questions
What does “newscast” mean?
The word “newscast” means a televised or broadcast report of current news. In plain terms, a scheduled news program on TV or radio.
How do you use “newscast” in a sentence?
Here is “newscast” used in a sentence: “The evening newscast led with the election results.”
What part of speech is “newscast”?
Depending on how it is used, “newscast” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “newscast” have?
“Newscast” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a televised or broadcast report of current news.
