presenter

[ pri-zen-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that presents. present.
2. a person who presents present an award, as at a formal ceremony.

presenter

/ prɪˈzɛntə /

noun

1. a person who presents something or someone
2. radio television a person who introduces a show, links items, interviews guests, etc; compere

Word History and Origins

Origin of presenter¹

First recorded in 1535–45; present ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

UTV presenter Paul Clark said he was “deeply saddened” by the news of Mr Reid’s death.

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Zoe Ball has announced she is stepping down as presenter of Radio 2's Breakfast Show in December.

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He also says he was invited to the BBC’s London offices by the former News at Ten presenter.

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TV presenter Davina McCall is out of intensive care and has made an "enormous leap forward" in the last 24 hours, following her surgery to remove a rare brain tumour.

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In the media interview in question, asked by a presenter for a Tottenham shirt, Bentancur replied: "Sonny's? It could be Sonny's cousin too as they all look the same."

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Related Words

• anchor
• entertainer
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• moderator
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