broadcaster
Americannoun
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broadcasters
plural
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a person or thing that broadcasts.
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a person or organization, as a network or station, that broadcasts radio or television programs.
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Etymology
Origin of broadcaster
Explanation
A person whose job involves speaking on television, the radio, or online is a broadcaster. Your favorite TV meteorologist is a broadcaster, and so is the DJ with the jazz show your grandpa loves. A broadcaster is someone who broadcasts, or transmits information. This can mean reading the evening news for an internet streaming station or narrating a high school basketball game for a local radio station. Another meaning of broadcast is "scatter seed widely," and for a farmer, a broadcaster is a machine (or person) that does the job. The seed meaning is older; the media definition comes from the idea of spreading information widely.
Example Sentences
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Murat Senkul, the mayor of the coastal town of Kyrenia, told broadcaster CNN Turk that 159 of those aboard had been reached.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
A partial count published by national broadcaster RÚV on Sunday said 52.5% of voters didn’t want their government to reopen talks with the EU, compared with 47.5% who favored talks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
In Pakistan, the match is being aired by the public broadcaster PTV, using Sky's pictures.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, a dammed lake upstream of the Gyirong Port in Tibet has begun overflowing, forcing a temporary suspension of rescue operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
On one station the broadcaster was talking about conditions in Europe, but Alex knew that could wait.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Experts argue the FCC lacks the legal authority to punish broadcasters or reporters for their viewpoints.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Last year, ABC temporarily suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after Carr publicly suggested broadcasters could face consequences over Kimmel’s comments and encouraged affiliates to push back against the network.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Student broadcasters will participate in the event that will feature an all-women officiating crew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
For Sinclair, one of the nation’s largest broadcasters, losing ABC would likely hurt KDNL’s ratings and advertising revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Persuasive communication is no longer the preserve of professionals—be they politicians, broadcasters, or advertisers.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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