Definition

A broadcast on radio or television that covers sports events or provides news about sports.

Example

The sportscast last night featured highlights from the championship game.

Conversation

Did you catch the latest sportscast last night?

Yeah, it was really exciting to see the highlights!

I loved how they broke down each play in the sportscast.

Absolutely, it made the game even more interesting to watch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sportscast → It is formed from "sport" (from Old French *desport*, meaning leisure or activity) and "cast" (from Old English *castan*, meaning to throw or broadcast). The word "sportscast" refers to the act of broadcasting or throwing out information about sports events.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sport' as an activity and 'cast' as throwing out information — that's why a sportscast is about throwing out news on sports.

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