Definition

A broadcast or transmission of television content through cable television systems.

Example

The local news will cablecast at 6 PM tonight.

Conversation

Did you catch the latest episode of that show on the cablecast?

No, I missed it! Was it good?

It was amazing! The cablecast quality was really impressive.

I'll have to watch it online then. Thanks for the tip!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cablecast → It is formed from "cable" (from Latin *capulum*, meaning a rope or cord) and "cast" (from Old English *ceast*, meaning to throw). The word "cablecast" refers to the act of transmitting television or radio signals through cables.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cable' as a 'rope' that transmits signals, and 'cast' means to 'throw' those signals out to viewers.

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