Newscast — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈnüz-ˌkast/ news·cast

Meaning & Definition of Newscast

Newscast (noun)

  1. a radio or television broadcast of news

Newscast (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a radio or television program that reports the news

    "the nightly TV newscast"

    similar: broadcast, cablecast, telecast, ad, advert (chiefly British), advertisement, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release, broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, gazette (British), handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication, dispatch, report, annunciation, declaration, edict, proclamation, promulgation, pronouncement, pronunciamento, rescript, signification, ballyhoo, boost, buildup, campaign, plug, promo, promotion, propaganda, publicity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Newscast

The most common words with a similar meaning to Newscast:

Chiefly British: advert
British: gazette
broadcast, cablecast, telecast, ad, advertisement, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release, broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication, dispatch, report, annunciation

Word Forms of Newscast

Derived words: newscaster (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Newscast

news + broadcast

First known use: circa 1934

Frequently Asked Questions about Newscast

What does "Newscast" mean?

"Newscast" means a radio or television broadcast of news. As a noun, it is defined as: a radio or television broadcast of news.

What is another word for "Newscast"?

Other words for "Newscast" include broadcast, cablecast, telecast, ad, advert, advertisement, announcement and bulletin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Newscast" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Newscast"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Newscast". Common alternatives include broadcast, cablecast, telecast, ad, advert, advertisement, announcement, bulletin, communiqué and notice.

How do you use "Newscast" in a sentence?

Examples of "Newscast" in a sentence: "the nightly TV newscast".

Is "Newscast" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Newscast" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Newscast"?

"Newscast" is pronounced /ˈnüz-ˌkast/ and divided into syllables as news·cast.

What is the origin of the word "Newscast"?

"Newscast" comes from news + broadcast. First known use: circa 1934.

What is another word for "Newscast" meaning "a radio or television program that reports the news"?

When "Newscast" (noun) means a radio or television program that reports the news, synonyms include broadcast, cablecast, telecast, ad, advert and advertisement.