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presenter

presenter

20 2.7
A person who hosts a TV or radio show and introduces guests
  • noun
  • /prɪˈzɛntər/
: presentador
  • As the weather presenter, she provided the latest updates on the storm approaching the coast.
  • presenter of workshops
  • presenter at a conference
  • program presenter

And good leaders and good presenters know how to modulate.

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Examples

  • Jeff is a regular presenter at the Digital Forum in Milwaukee.

    Academic text (2008)
  • After the excerpt has been played, class members often ask the presenter additional questions.

    Academic text (1996)
  • We would love to have you as the news presenter for our English services.

  • And actually, I have a guest presenter for you today.

  • Yes, it's a radio presenter for those outside the UK.

  • But, you know, being a television presenter can be stressful.

  • We're making a TV show about magic towns and we need a presenter.

  • I'm mostly, I suppose, a TV presenter and author.

  • She is a Scottish TV presenter and I couldn't believe it.

  • So she was one of the original presenters of the BBC children's wildlife program, The Really Wild Show.

Synonyms

announcer
vspresenter
669 2.6

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

also explains topics to audiences beyond brief announcements
anchor
vspresenter
  • Literature
442 4.8

A person who presents a live news program on television

is used for many broadcast types rather than only coordinated news shows
speaker
vspresenter
322 2.1

A person who gives a talk to an audience

focuses on giving a formal talk rather than guiding or introducing a program
broadcaster
vspresenter
74 3.0

A person who presents shows on radio or television

is more about introducing and explaining to audiences
newscaster
vspresenter
  • Literature
46 2.9

A person who reads the news on TV or radio

covers many program types and also non news explaining roles
emcee
vspresenter
  • Informal
25 7.5

A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers

is used for broadcasts and also for explaining to audiences
anchorman
vspresenter
  • US
23 4.1

A male television news host who introduces reports and links stories

is neutral about gender and applies to any person in the role
MC
vspresenter
  • Formal
14 6.5

A person who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running

is the same role but referred to by an abbreviation
radio announcer
vspresenter
13 2.8

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

covers television and live events as well as explaining roles
TV announcer
vspresenter
9 2.7

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

is broader and also covers radio and live events
master of ceremonies
vspresenter
  • Formal
8 4.2

A person who welcomes guests and introduces speakers at a formal event

applies across media programs as well as live ceremonies
cohost
vspresenter
5 3.2

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

usually refers to a single person rather than a shared role
newsreader
vspresenter
  • Literature
4 2.8

A person who reads the news on television or radio

is broader than just reading and covers hosting and explaining roles
broadcast journalist
vspresenter
  • Literature
3 3.4

A person who reports news on radio or television

is broader and not limited to journalistic reporting or news preparation
anchorperson
vspresenter
  • US
2 5.3

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

is a more general broadcasting role covering non news and live programs
television announcer
vspresenter
2 2.8

A person who introduces TV programs and gives information to viewers

applies more widely to radio, live programs, and explaining to audiences
television newscaster
vspresenter
  • Literature
2 2.8

A person who presents and reports news on television

is more general, including non news programs and live explaining roles
compere
vspresenter
  • UK
1 7.7

A person who hosts a show and introduces performers or speakers

is used more widely for different programs, not only performances
hoster
vspresenter
  • Archaic
1 4.6

A person who presents a TV or radio show and talks to guests

covers both broadcasts and live events and includes explaining to audiences

Antonyms

∞ 1.1

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

How Central

anchor
  • Literature
442 4.8
presenter
20 2.7
reporter
  • Literature
∞ 1.1
contributor
193 3.6

Surface Forms

presenter singular
presenters plural

Morphology

presenter = present (transparent) = present + er

Agentive '-er' added to 'present' yields 'a person who presents or hosts', a direct and common derivation.

Etymology

Presenter comes from present 'to show' and the ending -er 'one who does'. So a TV or radio presenter is the person who 'shows' the programme and introduces guests to the audience.