Newscast: meaning, definitions and examples

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newscast

 

[ ˈnjuːz.kæst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

broadcast news

A newscast is a regularly scheduled broadcast of news reports, typically on television or radio. It presents current news stories, weather updates, and sometimes features news analysis or commentary. Newscasts can vary in length and frequency, ranging from short updates to lengthy evening news programs. They are crucial for keeping the public informed about local, national, and international events.

Synonyms

news bulletin, news program, news report, news show

Examples of usage

  • I watch the evening newscast every day.
  • The newscast covered several breaking stories.
  • She appeared on the newscast to discuss the issue.
  • They interrupted the newscast for a special report.

Translations

Translations of the word "newscast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmissão de notícias

🇮🇳 समाचार प्रसारण

🇩🇪 Nachrichtensendung

🇮🇩 siaran berita

🇺🇦 новини

🇵🇱 serwis informacyjny

🇯🇵 ニュース番組

🇫🇷 bulletin d'information

🇪🇸 noticiero

🇹🇷 haber bülteni

🇰🇷 뉴스 방송

🇸🇦 نشرة الأخبار

🇨🇿 zpravodajství

🇸🇰 spravodajstvo

🇨🇳 新闻节目

🇸🇮 novice

🇮🇸 fréttaskýring

🇰🇿 жаңалықтар бағдарламасы

🇬🇪 სიახლეების გადაცემა

🇦🇿 xəbər proqramı

🇲🇽 noticiero

Etymology

The term 'newscast' originated in the early 20th century as the broadcast industry began to develop. It is a blend of 'news' and 'broadcast,' reflecting the integration of news reporting with radio and television technology. Initially, news was delivered via print and later transitioned to live broadcasts. The first radio news broadcast occurred in 1920, setting the foundation for what would become the newscast as we know it today. Over the decades, as broadcasting technology advanced, newscasts became more prevalent and sophisticated, culminating in the multimodal news delivery we experience today through various channels, including internet streaming.