sportscaster

[spawrts-kas-ter]

noun

1. a television or radio broadcaster who reports sports news or provides a running description of a sports event.

   With the options now available, you can watch a televised game with the audio coming from the radio sportscaster of your choice.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sportscaster¹

First recorded in 1930–35; sportscast ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

“He was a consistently strong sportscaster. A very good, workmanlike boxing broadcaster; well-prepared, clear and effective in his calls.”

From Los Angeles Times

Floyd’s big night is real and you can find archival footage of it online, including Floyd’s court side interview with a local sportscaster who describes the player’s success in mystical terms.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith said on his podcast Friday, after the Bill Clinton strategist went on a long-winded rant about the sportscaster on his own podcast.

From Salon

But a grateful city sees them and has been offering viral shout-outs and admiration by posting water drop videos with the “Top Gun” soundtrack, sportscaster commentary and many, many applause emojis.

From Los Angeles Times

Its sportscasters are more judicious with their verbosity this time around too.

From Salon

Related Words

• analyst 
• announcer 
• correspondent 
• critic 
• observer 
• pundit 
• reviewer 
• writer