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hoster

hoster

1 4.6
A person who presents a TV or radio show and talks to guests
  • noun
  • /ˈhoʊstər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : presentador
  • Each week, the hoster introduces new topics and leads discussions with experts.

Examples

  • The hoster introduced the guests with enthusiasm.

  • Is the hoster ready for the live show?

  • The hoster welcomed the audience and explained the rules of the game show.

  • As a popular hoster, she is known for her engaging interviews with celebrities.

  • The hoster introduced the guests before the start of the show.

  • As the hoster of the podcast, she prepares interesting questions for each episode.

  • The talented hoster kept the audience engaged throughout the live broadcast.

Synonyms

host
vshoster
762 2.1

A person or organization that welcomes and looks after guests at an event

is specific to leading radio or television programs rather than general event duties
announcer
vshoster
725 2.6

A person who introduces radio or TV programs, reads news, and gives live commentary at events

focuses mainly on leading a show rather than brief introductions
anchor
vshoster
  • Literature
168 4.8

A person who presents a live news program on television

applies more widely to program leadership beyond newsroom coordination
broadcaster
vshoster
73 3.0

A person who presents shows on radio or television

focuses on leading a particular program rather than wide transmission
newscaster
vshoster
  • Literature
42 2.9

A person who reads the news on TV or radio

is broader covering non news program leadership as well
presenter
vshoster
23 2.7

A person who hosts a TV or radio show and introduces guests

is the same in meaning but is a less common term
anchorman
vshoster
  • US
22 4.1

A male television news host who introduces reports and links stories

is for all program types rather than being limited to news
emcee
vshoster
  • Informal
21 7.5

A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers

is used more for media program leadership than formal event duties
quizmaster
vshoster
5 5.9

A person who asks questions and runs a quiz show on radio or television

works across various program types rather than only quizzes
radio announcer
vshoster
4 2.8

A person who presents radio programs and speaks to listeners on air

covers both radio and television program leadership not only radio
cohost
vshoster
4 3.2

A person who leads a show or event together with another person

usually shares leadership rather than acting alone
TV announcer
vshoster
4 2.7

A person who speaks on television to introduce programs and give information

is broader applying to radio as well as television programs
newsreader
vshoster
  • Literature
3 2.8

A person who reads the news on television or radio

does general program leading rather than only reading news
podcaster
vshoster
  • Texting
3 3.5

A person who makes and shares audio shows on the internet

works in radio and television settings rather than internet only shows
anchorperson
vshoster
  • US
2 5.3

A person who presents a TV news show and introduces news stories

is a general show leader rather than a news coordinator
streamer
vshoster
  • Jargon
1 3.6

A person who broadcasts live video or audio on the internet

is focused on scheduled radio or television program leadership not live internet shows
1 2.8

A person who introduces TV programs and gives information to viewers

is used across radio and television not only on television
compere
vshoster
  • UK
1 7.7

A person who hosts a show and introduces performers or speakers

is mainly for broadcast program leadership rather than live entertainment
question master
vshoster
4.8

A person who asks people for answers and runs a quiz show on radio or TV

is used for any show leader not limited to quizzes
television newscaster
vshoster
  • Literature
2.8

A person who presents and reports news on television

applies to general program leadership not limited to news reporting

Antonyms

1.1

People who sit together to watch a performance or listen to a speech

How Professional

presenter
23 2.7
hoster
  • Archaic
1 4.6

Surface Forms

hoster singular
hosters plural

Morphology

hoster = host (transparent) = host + er

This is the regular agentive use of 'host' with '-er', and the presenter meaning is a straightforward extension of hosting.

Etymology

Hoster comes from host ('a person who receives guests') plus the ending -er ('one who'), so it means 'one who hosts'. With the same root hospes ('guest' or 'host'), a show hoster is a person who welcomes guests and leads the program.