Newscast/ˈnuːzkæst/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Media Source Used for news from TV or radio, not newspapers or online articles. I prefer the evening newscast from Channel 5. Pro Tip 2/3Timeliness Often refers to the most recent or up-to-date news broadcasts. The newscast highlighted today's stock market results. Pro Tip 3/3Scheduled Program Newscasts usually follow a set schedule, such as daily or nightly. My grandfather always watches the nightly newscast at 9 p.m.