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newsreader

American  
[nooz-ree-der, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌri dər, ˈnyuz- /

noun

Chiefly British.

  1. a person who presents the news on a radio or television news broadcast; newscaster.

newsreader British  
/ ˈnjuːzˌriːdə /

noun

  1. a news announcer on radio or television

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Etymology

Origin of newsreader

First recorded in 1920–25; news + reader

Example Sentences

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His defiant statement was read by a newsreader on Iranian state television.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

The 39-year-old newsreader and journalist has now spoken about the impact of the "intrusive and intimidating" behaviour that left her feeling terrified.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

A campaign to get a Radio 1 newsreader a slot on CBeebies Bedtime Stories got a royal boost from the Prince and Princess of Wales.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Former BBC Radio 2 newsreader and presenter Colin Berry has died at the age of 79.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

As Shadow passed it he noticed that the newsreader was grinning and winking at him.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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