co-anchor

Or co·an·chor

[koh-ang-ker]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to anchor (a news broadcast or other program) jointly with at least one other person.

   Co-anchoring a local news show in my own hometown has been a wonderful experience.

   As sportscasters for a major network, they coanchored with complete professionalism, but behind the scenes, there was a lot of friction.

noun

1. a person who co-anchors.

   The station has announced a new format for its morning news program, but the co-anchors have not yet been named.

Other Word Forms

• co-anchorship noun
• coanchorship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of co-anchor¹

First recorded in 1965–70; co- ( def. ) + anchor ( def. )

Example Sentences

Longfellow had reportedly taped a screen test as a Weekend Update co-anchor alongside “SNL” writer KC Shornima, according to the outlet LateNighter.

From Los Angeles Times

“Uh, it’s time to ‘Kiss It Goodbye,’ ” ESPN’s Randy Scott said as he and “SportsCenter” co-anchor Gary Striewski reenacted the viral moment live Friday morning.

From Los Angeles Times

He will co-anchor “What You Need to Know” from London, where he is based.

From Los Angeles Times

She was given a record-high $1-million annual salary to be the first woman co-anchor of a network evening newscast, paired with Harry Reasoner, a crusty and unwelcoming veteran.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1974, she became the first woman co-host on "The Today Show," before taking a $1 million salary to move to ABC to co-anchor “The Evening News with Harry Reasoner.”

From Salon