Podcast: meaning, definitions and examples

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podcast

 

[ หˆpษ’dkษ‘หst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digital media

A podcast is a digital audio or video file that is available for streaming or downloading, typically released as a series. Podcasts often focus on various topics, including news, entertainment, education, and storytelling. They can be produced by individuals, organizations, or companies and are accessible through various platforms. Listeners can subscribe to their favorite podcasts to receive new episodes automatically.

Synonyms

audio program, digital series, internet radio

Examples of usage

  • I listened to a fascinating podcast about history.
  • She launched her own podcast on mental health.
  • Have you checked out that new podcast series?
  • Podcasts are a great way to learn something new during your commute.

Translations

Translations of the word "podcast" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น podcast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‰เคกเค•เคพเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Podcast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ podcast

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะบะฐัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podcast

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใƒ‰ใ‚ญใƒฃใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท podcast

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ podcast

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท podcast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŸ์บ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุฏูƒุงุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podcast

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podcast

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’ญๅฎข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podcast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtvarp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะดะบะฐัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ“แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podcast

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podcast

Etymology

The term 'podcast' is a portmanteau of 'iPod' and 'broadcast.' It first emerged in the early 2000s, coinciding with the rise of portable media players and the growing popularity of internet radio. While the iPod, created by Apple Inc., popularized the medium, podcasts have evolved significantly since their inception. In the beginning, content was primarily audio, but advancements in technology introduced video podcasts, known as vodcasts. The ease of distribution through RSS feeds allowed creators to reach wider audiences, thus empowering a new wave of content creators to share their perspectives. As podcasts gained traction, numerous platforms emerged to host and distribute them, turning podcasting into a significant form of media consumption across the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,260 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.