webcast
webcast — noun
1. a video or audio program, such as a concert, conference, or class, that is sent
a video or audio program, such as a concert, conference, or class, that is sent over the internet so people can watch or listen to it, often while the event is taking place
Lotte watched a live webcast of the tech conference from her home in Taipei.
live webcast of [event]
The medical conference was available as a free webcast for doctors around the world.
free webcast — adjective + noun pattern
Hyun's band gave a webcast concert from their studio last night.
Viewers sent in questions during the webcast, and the speaker answered them live.
The school's graduation ceremony was shared as a webcast for relatives living abroad.
- livestream
more common in everyday use; suggests real-time video shared on platforms like YouTube or Twitch
- broadcast
broader term; includes traditional TV and radio transmission, not just internet
- stream
current everyday equivalent; can refer to both live and on-demand video
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Often used interchangeably with 'livestream', though 'webcast' tends to imply a more formal or professionally produced event (e.g. a conference keynote or corporate announcement), while 'stream' or 'livestream' is the everyday term for personal or casual content.