presenter

[pri-zen-ter]

noun

1. a person or thing that presents. present.

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

presenter

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of presenter¹

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

Example Sentences

The drag queen's departure was announced by presenter Tess Daly at the start of Saturday's episode from Blackpool, saying she had had to withdraw on medical advice.

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"If it doesn't feel emotional, it's a really big part," the former BBC Click presenter continues.

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"This is one of the great things about the North East," the presenter said.

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The chef and TV presenter said he decided to speak out after he heard a younger male member of his family discussing a "dangerously strong steroid".

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Victoria told presenter Frances Finn on BBC Radio Lincolnshire that Carr had been a patron of the charity for about nine years and "has been incredible".

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Related Words

• anchor 
• entertainer 
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• moderator 
• owner