podcast
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈpɒd.kæst/
KK: /ˈpɒd.kæst/
noun
Definition
A digital audio program that can be downloaded or streamed from the internet, often consisting of episodes on various topics like music, news, or discussions.
Example
I listen to a new podcast every week about technology trends.
Conversation
Have you listened to that new podcast everyone is talking about?
Not yet, but I heard it's really interesting!
You should definitely check it out; the topics are super engaging.
I will! I love finding new podcast recommendations.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broadcast
show
program
Antonyms
silence
void
absence
verb
Definition
To deliver audio content over the internet to listeners, typically through a subscription service.
Example
Many people like to podcast about their hobbies and interests.
Tense Forms
Past: podcasted
Past Participle: podcasted
Conversation
Did you hear the latest episode of that podcast we talked about?
Yes, I just podcast it while cooking dinner last night!
What did you think of the guest they had on?
Root Explanation
Podcast → The word is a blend of "pod" (from "iPod", a brand of portable media player) and "cast" (from Old English "castan", meaning to throw). The term refers to throwing audio content into a digital format that can be played on portable devices.
Memory Tip
Think of 'casting' audio content into a portable format, like an 'iPod', to remember that a podcast is a digital audio program.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.