newsman

[ nooz-man, -muhn, nyooz- ]

noun

, plural news·men [nooz, -men, -m, uh, n].

1. a person employed to gather news, as for a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television news bureau; reporter.
2. a person who reports the news on radio or television.
3. a person who sells or distributes newspapers, periodicals, etc.; newsdealer.

newsman

/ ˈnjuːzˌmæn /

noun

1. informal.
   a male newsreader or reporter Gender-neutral formsnewsreaderreporter

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsman¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; news + man

Example Sentences

Johnston played pizzeria owner Jimmy Pesto Sr. in the animated “Bob’s Burgers,” a police officer in “Arrested Development” and a street-brawling newsman in the movie “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.”

From Los Angeles Times

But to ask Harris, “So do you owe them an apology, is what I’m saying?” is disingenuous posturing by a so-called newsman.

From Salon

The last time I had entered the Silver Dollar Bar in East Los Angeles, I stood and stared at the bloody remains of newsman Ruben Salazar.

From Los Angeles Times

Murdoch’s latest marriage marks a new chapter for the conservative newsman.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he did not believe the audience would be disconcerted if he appeared as a newsman on television on Sundays and a pitchman on the radio during the week.

From New York Times