webcast

UK: ˈwɛbkɑːst | US: ˈwɛbkæst

Definition

  1. n. a live or recorded broadcast transmitted over the internet

  2. vt. to transmit a live or recorded broadcast over the internet

Structure
web <internet>cast <transmit>
Etymology

webcast = web<internet> + cast<transmit>

  • web: Derived from Old English webb (woven fabric), later extended to the interconnected structure of the internet.
  • cast: From Old Norse kasta (to throw), evolving to mean "to transmit or broadcast" in media contexts.

Etymology Origin:
The term webcast emerged in the 1990s, blending web (referring to the internet's interconnected nature) and cast (from broadcasting). It reflects the shift from traditional TV/radio broadcasts to internet-based transmission, preserving the core idea of "throwing" content to an audience.

Examples

  1. The company will webcast its annual conference for global employees.

  2. She watched the live webcast of the music festival on her laptop.

  3. The university archives its lecture webcasts for students to review.

  4. Webcasting has revolutionized how news reaches remote areas.

  5. They plan to webcast the product launch in multiple languages.