podcast
gb/pˈɑdkˌæst/ us/pˈɑdkˌæst/
B1
English
~ 5400
podcast, podcastadás, podcast-epizód, podcastot készít, podcastol
NOUN
B1
1
podcast
B1
Usage pattern:
a podcast about [something]
I discovered a great history podcast that releases new episodes every Monday.
Rátaláltam egy remek történelmi témájú podcastra, amelynek minden hétfőn jelenik meg új epizódja.
She listens to a language-learning podcast on her way to work.
Munkába menet egy nyelvtanulós podcastot hallgat.
They started a podcast about parenting to share their experiences with other young families.
This tech podcast often interviews founders of new startups.
The podcast has thousands of subscribers all over the world.
Learner examples
I listen to an English podcast every morning.
Minden reggel egy angol nyelvű podcastot hallgatok.
My friend has a podcast about movies.
A barátomnak van egy filmekről szóló podcastja.
This podcast is funny and easy to understand.
He started a podcast to talk about football.
You can find the podcast in your music app.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I listened a podcast"* instead of *"I listened to a podcast"*. Another common mistake is using *in* instead of *on* for appearances, e.g. *"I talked in a podcast"* instead of *"I talked on a podcast"*. Some learners also think a podcast must be only audio; in modern English, it can also be video.
Meaning
online series of audio episodes
Collocations
listen to a podcast
|host a podcast
|podcast episode
|podcast app
|podcast host
|true crime podcast
Synonyms
audio show (General term; does not specifically mean it is delivered over the internet or on demand.)
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internet radio show (Highlights that it is online; suggests a radio-like style but can also be live, while a podcast is usually on demand.)
Antonyms
live radio show (A live broadcast that you must listen to at a specific time, unlike an on-demand podcast series.)
Themes
media
|technology
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A set of audio or video shows on the internet that you can listen to or watch when you want, often about one main topic.
A series of audio or video episodes made available on the internet for people to stream or download on demand, usually around a particular topic or style.
NOUN
B2
2
podcastadás
B1
I downloaded a thirty‑minute podcast for my train ride.
Letöltöttem egy harmincperces podcastadást a vonatútra.
Did you hear the latest podcast about climate change that they released yesterday?
Meghallgattad már a legújabb, klímaváltozásról szóló podcastadást, amelyet tegnap tettek közzé?
This podcast is only ten minutes long, so you can finish it on your coffee break.
She sent me a podcast explaining the new company policy.
I listened to a podcast on meditation before going to bed.
Learner examples
I downloaded a podcast last night.
Tegnap este letöltöttem egy podcastadást.
This podcast is very short and easy to follow.
Ez a podcastadás nagyon rövid és könnyen követhető.
He sent me a podcast about healthy food.
I listened to one podcast and then went to sleep.
Can you share that podcast with me?
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *podcast* (one file or show) with *podcast episode*. In casual speech, many native speakers also say *podcast* to mean one episode, but in careful speech, *podcast* is the whole show and *episode* is one part of it.
Meaning
one podcast episode
Collocations
download a podcast
|share this podcast
|short podcast
|latest podcast
|new podcast
Synonyms
episode (General term for one part of a series; it does not say that it belongs to a podcast unless the context makes that clear.)
Antonyms
series (Refers to the complete set of episodes, the whole show, rather than one individual podcast file.)
Themes
media
|technology
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
One show in a podcast series, usually one file that you can play or download.
A single audio or video file that is one part of a larger podcast series.
VERB
B2
3
podcastol
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] podcasts about [something]
She podcasts about personal finance and interviews experts every week.
Személyes pénzügyekről készít podcastot, és minden héten szakértőkkel készít interjút.
They started podcasting during the pandemic to stay connected with their audience.
A világjárvány idején kezdtek podcastot készíteni, hogy kapcsolatban maradjanak a közönségükkel.
He has been podcasting from his bedroom studio for three years.
The two journalists now podcast independently after leaving the radio station.
If you podcast regularly, you can build a loyal community of listeners.
Learner examples
My friend podcasts about travel.
A barátom utazásról készít podcastot.
They started podcasting last year.
Tavaly kezdtek podcastot készíteni.
She wants to podcast from her home studio.
He podcasts every Friday evening.
We plan to podcast in both English and Spanish.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"make podcast"* without *a* or *episodes*, e.g. *"I want to make podcast"* instead of *"I want to make a podcast"* or *"I want to podcast"*. Some learners also treat *podcast* only as a noun and do not realize it can be used as a verb, especially in informal tech and media contexts.
Meaning
to create and publish podcasts
Collocations
podcast weekly
|podcast about [a topic]
|start podcasting
|podcasting career
|podcasting from [a place]
Synonyms
broadcast (A broader term for sending out audio or video; often used for radio or TV and does not necessarily imply on‑demand internet distribution like podcasting does.)
Antonyms
listen (Describes receiving audio content, not creating or publishing it; focuses on the audience role instead of the producer role.)
Themes
media
|technology
|work
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To make audio or video shows and put them online as a podcast for people to listen to or watch.
To produce and distribute audio or video episodes as a podcast on the internet, often on a regular schedule.
Grammar
Dictionary form
podcast
IPA
GB/pˈɑdkˌæst/
US/pˈɑdkˌæst/
Syllables & stress
pod - cast (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pod)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: podcast
- Plural: podcasts
Verb
- Base: podcast
- 3rd Person Singular: podcasts
- Present Participle: podcasting
- Past: podcasted
- Past Participle: podcasted
Word family
Forms
podcasts
noun
podcasting
verb
podcasted
verb
Core family
podcaster
noun
Expressions
host a podcast
1/hˈoʊst ə pˈɑdkˌæst/
fixed phrase
to present a podcast show
To be the main person who leads and speaks on a podcast.
Examples
- She was invited to host a podcast about mental health.
- He hosts a podcast where he interviews famous writers.
- They used to host a podcast together before starting separate shows.
listen to a podcast
1/lˈɪsən tə ə pˈɑdkˌæst/
fixed phrase
to hear a podcast program
To use your phone, computer, or another device to hear a podcast.
Examples
- I usually listen to a podcast while I cook dinner.
- She listens to a podcast on the bus every morning.
- We listened to a podcast together during our road trip.
podcast app
1/pˈɑdkˌæst ˈæp/
fixed phrase
application used to play podcasts
A program on your phone or computer that lets you search for, subscribe to, and listen to podcasts.
Examples
- Which podcast app do you use on your phone?
- Most podcast apps let you download episodes for offline listening.
- She opened her podcast app and searched for a show about cooking.
podcast episode
1/pˈɑdkˌæst ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd/
fixed phrase
one part of a podcast series
One show in a podcast, usually with its own title and topic.
Examples
- The latest podcast episode talks about sleep and health.
- Each podcast episode is about thirty minutes long.
- I skipped one podcast episode because I wasn’t interested in the topic.
podcast host
1/pˈɑdkˌæst hˈoʊst/
fixed phrase
person who presents a podcast
The main person who leads, talks, and often interviews guests on a podcast.
Examples
- The podcast host asked very direct questions.
- As a podcast host, she prepares hours of research for each guest.
- The podcast host introduced the topic and then opened the phone lines.
start a podcast
1/stˈɑɹt ə pˈɑdkˌæst/
fixed phrase
to begin a podcast series
To create a new podcast and begin putting out episodes.
Examples
- Many people started a podcast during lockdown.
- She wants to start a podcast to share her music.
- If you start a podcast, you need a good microphone.
subscribe to a podcast
1/səbskɹˈaɪb tə ə pˈɑdkˌæst/
fixed phrase
to follow a podcast automatically
To click a button in an app so you get new episodes of a podcast automatically.
Examples
- Don’t forget to subscribe to a podcast you like so you never miss an episode.
- I subscribed to a podcast about science after hearing a great episode.
- Listeners can subscribe to a podcast for free in most apps.