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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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When the country’s Natural Environment Research Council decided to put the name of their new Antarctic research vessel to a public vote, a radio presenter joked that it should be “Boaty McBoatface.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

The document claimed that "a front wheel lifted and because on the claimant's instruction the presenter continued to apply power the Morgan turned over".

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

But when asked by Sky News presenter Cathy Newman if he would put himself forward, Carns said "internal blood letting" was not in the party's best interests.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

He first stepped into the role in September 2023, succeeding Ryan Tubridy and becoming the fourth permanent presenter of the programme, following Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny and Tubridy.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The presenter, Jennifer, had labeled it taa’niil instead of tóshchíín.

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

The Culture Awards are not just inclusive, they’re unapologetically gay, from the categories to the nominees to the presenters.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

The panel of experts which chose the contenders is made up of wildlife filmmakers and presenters Gordon Buchanan, Miranda Krestovnikoff and Nadeem Perera, alongside Ulster Wildlife's Katy Bell, and academics Steve Ormerod and Dawn Scott.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Fellow celebrities congratulated Roberts and former non-league footballer Hahn in the comments on her post, including singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TV presenters AJ Odudu and Katie Piper, and actress Michelle Keegan.

From BBC May 24, 2026

The longest-running magazine show in the world began with a tribute to the programme, with its former presenters sharing their favourite memories from across the decades.

From BBC May 24, 2026

He feels obligated to attend; one of the presenters on the panel, Amit, is a distant cousin who lives in Bombay, whom Gogol has never met.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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