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podcast

/ˈpɒdkɑːst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series.

    "I like to listen to history podcasts while commuting to work."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Coined in 2004 by BBC journalist Ben Hammersley, combining 'iPod' (the portable media player by Apple) and 'broadcast'.

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