Definition

1. Noun:
   • A simulcast is a program or event that is broadcast at the same time on more than one medium, such as on both radio and television, or on multiple radio frequencies (e.g., FM and AM).
2. Verb:
   • To simulcast means to broadcast a program or event simultaneously on more than one medium or channel.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The concert was available as a simulcast on the radio and the internet.
  • Listeners could hear the presidential address on the AM/FM simulcast.
• Verb:
  • The network will simulcast the awards ceremony on its main channel and its streaming service.
  • The radio station simulcasts its morning show on television.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in modern contexts for broadcasts that occur simultaneously across traditional media (TV, radio) and digital platforms (websites, apps).
  • The gaming tournament was simulcast on Twitch and YouTube, reaching millions of viewers.
• It can also refer to broadcasting the same content on multiple affiliated stations within a network.
  • All local affiliates simulcast the national news at 6 PM.

Variants and Related Words

• Simulcasting (gerund/noun): The act or process of broadcasting a simulcast.
  • The simulcasting of major sports events has become standard practice.

Synonyms

• Simultaneous broadcast: A more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
• Concurrent transmission: A more technical synonym.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is contained within the single verb form.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "simulcast.")

Noun

1. a broadcast that is carried simultaneously by radio and television (or by FM and AM radio)