podcast

Pluralpodcasts

Formspodcasts, podcasting, podcast

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A set of audio shows you can download or stream from the Internet, usually released in regular episodes.

   Like a radio show you can listen to anytime, with new parts added over time.

   Her favorite podcast releases a new episode every Monday.

   They started a podcast about cooking last year.

   Similarshow

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A single episode of an Internet audio or video show.

   Like one chapter of a book, not the whole book.

   The latest podcast ran for almost an hour.

   I downloaded a new podcast to listen to on the train.

   Similarepisode

3. 3
   verbintransitive

   To make audio or video shows and share them over the Internet for people to play.

   Like having your own radio show online.

   They podcast every week about local news.

   Many teachers now podcast to reach students at home.

   Similarbroadcast, stream

4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To share information by making it into an audio or video show on the Internet.

   Like turning a lesson into a recording anyone can play online.

   The college podcasts its lectures so students can listen later.

   They podcast their weekly meetings for members who miss them.

   Similarpublish, stream, distribute

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