explainer

[ik-spley-ner]

noun

1. a person, document, video, etc., that explains something (often used attributively).

   an explainer article that gives the reader background information about a news story.

Word History and Origins

Origin of explainer¹

First recorded in 1575–1600; explain ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Some social media posts have amplified inaccurate information about the changes — leading the Education Department to issue a “Myth vs. Fact” explainer on the proposed modifications.

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Stein called him “a village explainer,” adding: “excellent if you were a village, but if you were not, not,” which is witty and typically self-regarding.

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In response, popular journalist and podcaster posted under the name “Under the Desk News” produced an explainer clarifying that the facility is a training site, not a full-fledged base, and operates within the existing U.S. military infrastructure.

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Here’s an explainer for how this campaign against Netflix kicked off, what it really means for the streaming business, and why this may not have the oft-noted “Bud Light” impact.

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Accordingly, it behooves me to provide this simple explainer.

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