commentator

[ kom-uhn-tey-ter ]

noun

1. a person who discusses news, sports events, weather, or the like, as on television or radio.
2. a person who makes commentaries.

commentator

/ ˈkɒmənˌteɪtə /

noun

1. a person who provides a spoken commentary for a broadcast, film, etc, esp of a sporting event
2. a person who writes notes on a text, event, etc

Other Words From

• com·men·ta·to·ri·al [k, uh, -men-t, uh, -, tawr, -ee-, uh, l, -, tohr, -], adjective
• com·menta·tori·al·ly adverb
• super·commen·tator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of commentator¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin commentātor interpreter, equivalent to commentā ( rī ) to interpret ( Latin: to think about, prepare, discuss, write, perhaps frequentative of comminīscī to devise; comment ) + Latin -tor -tor

Example Sentences

Philip had to shut down a fiery panel discussion earlier this month when a different Trump-backing pundit turned to transphobia to explain why Democrats lost the White House, prompting a reaction from commentator Jay Michaelson.

From Salon

The former Wales international, who now uses her married name Allen-Wyatt, often appears as a pundit and commentator for Manchester City on their women's games.

From BBC

“The horror of Gaza and Lebanon has inflamed public opinion, and made any normalization much more difficult,” said Ali Shihabi, a Saudi commentator close to the royal court.

From Los Angeles Times

One Russia commentator suggested Putin might view the current situation as an “in-between” moment that gives him the sense he has the upper hand in Ukraine.

From BBC

"Labour has often become a commentator about its own policy, rather than agitating for it," he added.

From BBC

Related Words

• analyst
• announcer
• correspondent
• critic
• observer
• pundit
• reviewer
• sportscaster
• writer