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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."
verb
1
To broadcast a news report.
"The station newscasts twice daily from its downtown studio."

How to use newscast

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA scheduled news program on TV or radio.

Word forms

newscast past tense, newscasted past tense, newscasts plural, newscasts singular

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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.

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