verb
telecast
TEH-lih-kast
Telecast (verb) means to broadcast something on television. Example: “The ceremony was telecast live around the world.”
verb
1
To broadcast something on television.
"The ceremony was telecast live around the world."
noun
1
A television broadcast.
"The telecast drew record viewership."
"By the time the telecast starts, you’ll be an industry insider."
— Scottie Andrew, How to talk about the Grammys best new artist nominees like a pro (2020)
How to use telecast
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo show something on TV, or the broadcast itself.
Common pairings
live telecast
telecast of the event
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Word forms
- Plural
- telecasts
- Third person singular
- telecasts
- Past tense
- telecasted
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Etymology
Formed from "tele-" plus "-cast", modelled on "broadcast".
Synonyms
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televise
air
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Rhymes for telecast
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What does “telecast” mean?
The word “telecast” means to broadcast something on television. In plain terms, to show something on TV, or the broadcast itself.
How do you pronounce “telecast”?
“Telecast” is pronounced TEH-lih-kast (/ˈtɛlɪkæst/ in IPA).
How do you use “telecast” in a sentence?
Here is “telecast” used in a sentence: “The ceremony was telecast live around the world.”
What part of speech is “telecast”?
Depending on how it is used, “telecast” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “telecast” have?
“Telecast” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to broadcast something on television.
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