newscast

[nooz-kast, -kahst, nyooz-]

noun

1. a broadcast of news news on radio or television.

newscast

/ ˈnjuːzˌkɑːst /

noun

1. a radio or television broadcast of the news

Other Word Forms

• newscaster noun
• newscasting noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of newscast¹

First recorded in 1925–30; news + (broad)cast

Word History and Origins

Origin of newscast¹

C20: from _news + ( _broad ) _cast

Example Sentences

Harvey’s appointment is likely a precursor to larger changes at the program, including a possible return to a single anchor and a more traditional approach to the newscast.

From Los Angeles Times

They don’t want religion forced on their kids at school, but newscasts make their plight seem hopeless.

From Los Angeles Times

The Justice Department’s request to release the Epstein transcripts being denied by a Florida judge wouldn’t lead the newscast either.

From Salon

Merit also has a nightly newscast and a true crime program featuring veteran legal commentator Nancy Grace.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the discourse had frustrated her enough that she recalled yelling at the TV newscast, “No one cares! Show me where the fire perimeter is! Tell me where the wind is going!”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advertisement 
• announcement 
• performance 
• program 
• publication 
• show 
• simulcast 
• transmission