Telecast

/ˈtɛlɪˌkæst/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A broadcast of a television program.
The telecast of the championship game reached millions of viewers worldwide.
An event or program that is transmitted by television.
The telecast of the concert was a huge success, attracting fans from all over the country.
verb
To broadcast a television program.
The network will telecast the new series starting next month.
To transmit a live or recorded event via television.
They will telecast the awards ceremony live from the city hall.

Etymology

The word telecast is a blend of 'television' and 'broadcast'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live telecast
A telecast that is shown in real-time.
telecast rights
The legal permissions required to broadcast a program.
telecasting station
A facility that broadcasts telecasts.

Related Words

broadcast
To transmit a program over the airwaves for public reception.
program
A scheduled broadcast show.
network
A system of interconnected broadcast stations.

Slang Meanings

Television show or event broadcast.
Did you catch that telecast last night?
To show something prominently on TV.
They're going to telecast the highlights during prime time.