verb

telecast

TEH-lih-kast

Telecast (verb) means to broadcast something on television. Example: “The ceremony was telecast live around the world.”

verb

To broadcast something on television.

"The ceremony was telecast live around the world."

noun

A television broadcast.

"The telecast drew record viewership."

How to use telecast

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo show something on TV, or the broadcast itself.

Common pairings

live telecast telecast of the event

telecast past tense, telecasted past tense, telecasts plural, telecasts singular

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The ceremony was _____ live around the world.

Formed from "tele-" plus "-cast", modelled on "broadcast".

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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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