broadcast
UK: /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/ | US: /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
n. 1. A transmission of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via radio, television, or the internet.
vt. 2. To transmit (a program or information) publicly via radio, television, or digital platforms.
vi. 3. To disseminate information widely.
broadcast = broad<wide> + cast<throw>
- broad (from Old English brād, meaning "wide, expansive")
- cast (from Old Norse kasta, meaning "to throw, scatter")
Etymology Origin:
The term broadcast originated in agriculture, where seeds were "cast broadly" (scattered widely) by hand. By the early 20th century, it was adopted for radio transmissions, metaphorically describing signals being "thrown" over a wide area. The word’s evolution reflects technological progress, retaining its core idea of widespread dissemination.
The radio station will broadcast the news at 6 PM.
She works for a company that broadcasts sports events globally.
The concert was broadcast live on social media.
Farmers used to broadcast seeds across the field manually.
The government broadcast warnings about the approaching storm.