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newsreader

newsreader

3 2.8
A person who reads the news on television or radio
  • noun
  • /ˈnuːzˌriːdər/
  • Literature
translation icon : presentador de noticias
  • As a newsreader, she worked hard to convey the stories accurately and clearly to the audience.
  • BBC newsreader
  • television newsreader

Examples

  • A prominent characteristic of the NO broadcasts was the presence of an anchorman, Patricio Banados, a popular television newsreader dismissed some years before, possibly because of his pro-opposition views.

    Academic text (1992)
  • NEWSREADER: ...unidentified 41-year-old male, last seen in Manchester City Center on Friday evening.

  • I noticed the newsreader said at the end that it is recommended to check the products before you use them.

    Blog text (33)
  • Newsreader goes on to say that the average Australian woman is a size 14-16.

    Blog text (3)
  • To the casual newsreader in Bangkok or Budapest, it may appear simple that Iran wants the bomb, the United States wants to bomb Iran, and that both are likely to happen.

    Academic text (2007)
  • In response to the crushing loss, Today said farewell to Ann Curry, who was crowned the co-host of the show in 2011 after serving as the newsreader for years, but her unceremonious exit did not sit well with viewers.

    Blog text (9)
  • On the morning of April 1, I heard a BBC newsreader say (without levity, April Fool's Day though it was) that Sajid Javid, the British government's secretary of state for business, innovation, and skills, had "assured the steel workers that ministers were doing everything they could to save their jobs."

    Academic text (2016)
  • The experienced newsreader delivered the latest updates on the world stage with confidence.

  • Every evening, the newsreader presents the nightly news, informing millions about current events.

Synonyms

announcer
vsnewsreader
725 2.6

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

is focused mainly on delivering news broadcasts to the audience
anchor
vsnewsreader
  • Literature
168 4.8

A person who presents a live news program on television

centres on reading news to the audience rather than coordination
broadcaster
vsnewsreader
73 3.0

A person who presents shows on radio or television

is specifically the person who reads news to an audience
newscaster
vsnewsreader
  • Literature
42 2.9

A person who reads the news on TV or radio

focuses on reading news broadcasts rather than coordinating reports
presenter
vsnewsreader
23 2.7

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

is limited to reading news bulletins rather than general hosting duties
anchorman
vsnewsreader
  • US
22 4.1

A male television news host who introduces reports and links stories

is neutral about gender and focuses on reading news to listeners
anchorwoman
vsnewsreader
6 5.7

A woman who presents and brings together news on TV or radio

is gender neutral and concentrates on reading news content
radio announcer
vsnewsreader
4 2.8

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

covers all media, not only radio, for reading news to listeners
TV announcer
vsnewsreader
4 2.7

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

is narrower, concentrating on reading news rather than general presenting
broadcast journalist
vsnewsreader
  • Literature
2 3.4

A person who reports news on radio or television

centres on delivering read news rather than preparing journalistic content
anchorperson
vsnewsreader
  • US
2 5.3

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

is more about reading news bulletins than hosting multiple reports
television announcer
vsnewsreader
1 2.8

A person who introduces TV programs and gives information to viewers

is specifically focused on reading news broadcasts to viewers
news reader
vsnewsreader
  • Literature
1 2.7

A person who reads the news on radio or television

has identical meaning but is written as one joined word
television newscaster
vsnewsreader
  • Literature
2.8

A person who presents and reports news on television

applies across media, not only to television broadcasts
TV newswoman
vsnewsreader
  • Archaic
3.2

A woman who presents news on television

is gender neutral and refers to the person who reads news

How Senior

anchor
  • Literature
168 4.8
newsreader
  • Literature
3 2.8
presenter
23 2.7

Surface Forms

newsreader singular
newsreaders plural

Morphology

newsreader = news + reader (transparent) = news + read + er

Formed by combining the familiar noun 'news' with the noun 'reader' (one who reads), so the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Newsreader comes from the two simple parts news and reader, so it originally meant someone who 'reads' the 'news' out loud. That's why today a newsreader is the person on TV or radio who presents the news to listeners and viewers.