sports announcer
2
2.9
- noun
- /spɔrts əˈnaʊnsər/
- Literature
:
locutor deportivo
- During the broadcast, the sports announcer provided real-time updates on the game's score and player performances.
- a radio sports announcer
- a TV sports announcer
- a television sports announcer
Examples
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There are always sports announcers who make observations about how much an athlete "wants it," or otherwise read his or her mind.
Blog text (12) -
In rapid succession, Bob must avoid a series of obstacles, which Dad calls out like a highly caffeinated sports announcer.
Fiction book (2002) -
Jaime Jarrin became the most popular Latin sports announcer since Buck Canal.
Academic text (1994) -
Numerous sports announcers felt duty-bound to point out that the San Francisco 49ers weren't much of a quarterback anyway.
Academic text (2016) -
Now look at her; she's the sports announcer for TV Tokyo and went to Tokyo University (believed to be the best university in Japan - don't take my word for that).
Blog text (19) -
As the sports announcer narrated the thrilling play, viewers felt as if they were right in the middle of the action.
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The experienced sports announcer kept the audience engaged with his insightful commentary throughout the match.
Synonyms
725
2.6
A person who introduces radio or TV programs, reads news, and gives live commentary at events
217
3.5
A person who explains news and events on TV or radio
73
3.0
A person who presents shows on radio or television
22
3.7
A person who reports on sports events on TV or radio
8
3.6
A person who talks about and explains sports events on TV or radio
2
3.4
A person who reports news on radio or television
How Detailed
- Literature
12
2.6
- Literature
8
3.6
- Literature
2
2.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a person who announces sports' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'sport' (sporting activities) with 'announcer' (a presenter who announces). This noun+noun composition is a common, compositional pattern in English (and similar patterns exist in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
Sports announcer comes from the words sports and announcer and paints a simple picture: someone at a game who speaks to the crowd or a radio or TV voice who describes each play. That's why it means 'a person who reads sports news or gives live commentary'.