rebroadcast
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˌriːˈbrɔːdkæst//
KK: /riˈbrɔdˌkæst/
noun
Definition
A repeated transmission of a program or signal, often from a different station.
Example
The rebroadcast of the popular show attracted many viewers.
Conversation
Did you catch the rebroadcast of that documentary last night?
No, I missed it! Was it good?
Yeah, it had some really interesting insights.
I’ll have to find the rebroadcast online and watch it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
relay
repeat
transmission
Antonyms
original
premiere
debut
transitive verb
Definition
To send out a broadcast again after receiving it, often used for television or radio programs.
Example
The radio station decided to rebroadcast the popular interview from last week.
Tense Forms
Past: rebroadcast
Past Participle: rebroadcast
Conversation
Did you hear that they are going to rebroadcast the game tonight?
No way! I missed it last week.
Yeah, it's perfect for people who couldn't catch it the first time.
Root Explanation
Rebroadcast → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "broadcast" (from Old English "brodcāst", meaning to scatter seed widely). The word "rebroadcast" means to scatter or transmit a signal again, as in repeating a broadcast.
Memory Tip
Think of sending out a signal 'again' ('re-') just like scattering seeds widely ('broadcast'). This helps you remember that 'rebroadcast' means to send out a signal again.
Visually Confused Words
broadcast
prebroadcasting
broadcaster
radiobroadcast