broadcaster

American  

[brawd-kas-ter, -kah-ster] / ˈbrɔdˌkæs tər, -ˌkɑ stər /

noun

1. a person or thing that broadcasts.

2. a person or organization, as a network or station, that broadcasts radio or television programs.

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Etymology

Origin of broadcaster

First recorded in 1920–25; broadcast + -er ¹

Example Sentences

People chanted “save our girls” as they sought to block a bus departing the team’s Gold Coast hotel on Tuesday, according to a video from the country’s national broadcaster.

From The Wall Street Journal

The broadcaster Amplify Dot and singer Terri Walker simply posted broken heart emojis.

From BBC

Agency for Global Media oversees several international broadcasters, including Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia, which provide news to audiences in countries where independent media may be restricted.

From Salon

Michael Dellemyr, who is leading the police response, told Norway's public broadcaster NRK the explosion was at the public entrance to the building.

From BBC

"Not every idea that comes from my party is always correct," he recently told public broadcaster ZDF.

From Barron's

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