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 BBC's decision to dismiss one of its radio presenters has been found "reasonable" by a judge at an employment tribunal.

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"At around that time, my mum started to develop dementia, and I felt I was being pulled in so many different directions," she explained to presenter Anita Rani.

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As per custom, the institution did not distinguish between performers and presenters for the evening.

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TV presenter Richard Hammond says he had to "bring out the big guns", or his mum, at his car workshop, the focus of his new TV show.

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Medical doctor Dr Oscar Duke, who is also a regular TV presenter including on the BBC's Morning Live, shares his top tips.

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Related Words

• anchor 
• entertainer 
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• moderator 
• owner