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presenter

American  
[pri-zen-ter] / prɪˈzɛn tər /

noun

  • presenters
    plural
  1. a person or thing that presents.

  2. a person who presents an award, as at a formal ceremony.


presenter British  
/ prɪˈzɛntə /

noun

  1. a person who presents something or someone

  2. radio television a person who introduces a show, links items, interviews guests, etc; compere

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of presenter

First recorded in 1535–45; present 2 + -er 1

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The sisters told Today presenter Justin Webb it was "ridiculous" that Brandram was ever under formal suspicion, as he did not match the profile of the pusher.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Viewers on Sunday briefly saw one of Weiss’ new hires, former conservative New York Times opinion writer Ross Douthat, who has no previous experience as a TV presenter.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Comedian, actor and presenter Ed Byrne, who has been on television for three decades, will also receive an honorary doctorate.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

See the best looks of the night here, from nominee Colman Domingo, presenter LL Cool J, “The Pitt” actor Supriya Ganesh, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Jason remembered watching the Bead Clan Kitchen presenter constantly stirring the mixture.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

The Television Academy will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and bring together David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar as presenters.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Hedges previously hosted the Live Lounge with fellow presenters Rickie Haywood-Williams and Melvin Odoom, who have since left the station as part of a major schedule shake-up.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

The Independent's three-star review, external described the reboot as "all rather safe" and said the presenters feel "stilted".

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Again, this isn’t something specific to “A Tale of Two Cities” or its presenters.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

While the presenters made the introductory remarks, the room reverberated with chattering and clinking glasses.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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