broadcast meaning and definition

BROADCAST noun

Definition of broadcast (noun)

1. message that is transmitted by radio or television
2. a radio or television show
   • "did you see his program last night?"
   • synonyms: program, programme

BROADCAST verb

Definition of broadcast (verb)

1. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
   • "We cannot air this X-rated song"
   • synonyms: air, beam, send, transmit
2. sow over a wide area, especially by hand
   • "broadcast seeds"
3. cause to become widely known
   • "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
   • synonyms: circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread