podcast

/ˈpɒdˌkɑːst/

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Also seen as: podcasts · podcasting · podcasted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chương trình, đặc biệt là chương trình âm thanh, được sản xuất thường xuyên

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Noun

Examples

There's no restriction for what a podcast should and should not be. Of course, if you cover all these topics and more, you may find it harder to find an audience than if you focus on a narrower range and cover it well. Finding listeners is simpler if your podcast can be summarized in a sentence. Mor

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An individual episode of such a program.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một tập riêng của chương trình như vậy

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To deliver (information) in the form of a program, especially an audio program, over the Internet on a regular basis for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phát các chương trình, đặc biệt là chương trình âm thanh, qua Internet thường xuyên

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To deliver a program, especially an audio program, over the Internet on a regular basis for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phát chương trình, đặc biệt là chương trình âm thanh, qua Internet thường xuyên

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “podcast” mean?

A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones.

Is “podcast” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.