podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast 

: a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet

podcast verb

podcaster noun

Examples of podcast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The best podcasts always have a secret language and encyclopedia of inside jokes. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

The Crew Has It podcast, which was taped over the weekend in Los Angeles at ComplexCon. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

In an interview with our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Jeff looked back at some of the book’s highlights, and reminisced about Pearl Jam’s history. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Thompson’s podcast, The Most Interesting Thing in AI, has emerged as a source of tension between the magazine’s business and editorial teams. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

iPod, trademark for a portable media player + broadcast

First Known Use

2004, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for podcast

• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed
• holdfast
• mainmast
• newscast

Kids Definition

podcast

noun

pod·​cast ˈpäd-ˌkast 

: a program made available digitally for automatic download over the Internet

podcast verb

podcaster noun