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Podcast added to Oxford Dictionary of English

by Laurie A. Duncan Aug 10th 2005 at 4:30PM

oxford dictionaryLet's end this discussion once and for all, shall we?

"Below are some of the new words to enter our most recently published dictionary of current English: the Oxford Dictionary of English (Revised Second Edition)."

podcast
  • noun  a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar programme, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player.
      — derivatives
                podcasting noun.
      — origin early 21st century: from iPod, a proprietary name for a personal audio player.

Then again, this is from the Brits, who use words like programme. (I kid...I love the Brits, I truly do)

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Scott

No I guess I should actually listen to a podcast for once

August 10 2005 at 9:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Oliver

you know, we did invent the language... the clue is in the name.

August 10 2005 at 4:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom Edwards

We love you Americans and your definitions of blogs: "noun a weblog : blogs run by twenty-something Americans with at least an unhealthy interest in computers." From Apple's Dictionary :)

August 10 2005 at 4:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
albert

I've heard of the OED, but never the OD of E. Sounds like a knock-off. scoff. huff.

August 10 2005 at 4:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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