pollster

American  

[pohl-ster] / ˈpoʊl stər /

noun

1. a person whose occupation is the taking of public-opinion polls. poll.

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pollster British  

/ ˈpəʊlstə /

noun

1. a person who conducts opinion polls

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Etymology

Origin of pollster

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; poll ¹ + -ster

Example Sentences

Mr. Penn was a pollster and adviser to Bill and Hillary Clinton, 1995-2008.

From The Wall Street Journal

The remaining 64% told pollsters they had “no one specific in mind,” reflecting an open field with plenty of room for other figures to gain ground.

From Los Angeles Times

Even more puzzling, strong U.S. growth was driven by consumer spending — by the very same people who tell pollsters they are gloomy.

From MarketWatch

Even more puzzling, strong U.S. growth was driven by consumer spending — by the very same people who tell pollsters they are gloomy.

From MarketWatch

“The most important reasons he won in 2024 were his promises to bring inflation down and juice the economy,” Republican pollster Whit Ayres said.

From Los Angeles Times