Telecast — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈte-li-ˌkast/ tele·cast

Meaning & Definition of Telecast

Telecast (verb)

  1. to broadcast by television
  2. to broadcast a television program

Telecast (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in broadcast, newscast

    similar: broadcast, cablecast, newscast, 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 Telecast

The most common words with a similar meaning to Telecast:

Chiefly British: advert
British: gazette
broadcast, cablecast, newscast, 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 Telecast

Inflections: telecasted, telecasting

Derived words: telecast (noun), telecaster (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Telecast

tele- + broadcast

First known use: 1928t

Frequently Asked Questions about Telecast

What does "Telecast" mean?

"Telecast" means to broadcast by television. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to broadcast by television.

What is another word for "Telecast"?

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

What are different ways to say "Telecast"?

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

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

"Telecast" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Telecast"?

"Telecast" is pronounced /ˈte-li-ˌkast/ and divided into syllables as tele·cast.

What is the origin of the word "Telecast"?

"Telecast" comes from tele- + broadcast. First known use: 1928t.

What is another word for "Telecast" meaning "as in broadcast, newscast"?

When "Telecast" (noun) means as in broadcast, newscast, synonyms include broadcast, cablecast, newscast, ad, advert and advertisement.

What are the forms of "Telecast"?

The word forms of "Telecast" include telecasted and telecasting.