Meaning & Definition of Newscaster in English
English⟶
Newscaster
A person who presents news on radio or television.
Pronunciation:
/ˈnjuːsˌkæstər/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
newscastersDetailed Definitions
Definition: A professional who reads or presents news reports.
Example Sentence: The newscaster delivered the evening news with great confidence.
Definition: An individual who is responsible for anchoring news segments.
Example Sentence: Viewers tuned in to see their favorite newscaster at the desk.
Etymology
Origin: The word newscaster is a combination of 'news' and 'caster', where 'caster' relates to one who broadcasts.
Synonyms
anchornews presenternewsreaderreporter
Common Phrases and Expressions
- news anchor: A person who presents news broadcasts on television or radio.
- breaking news: Latest updated information about an event that is currently happening.
Translations
- Spanish: presentador de noticias
- French: présentateur de nouvelles
- German: Nachrichtensprecher
- Russian: ведущий новостей
Related Words
- broadcaster: A person or company that transmits news or entertainment through media.
- journalist: A person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other current information.
- reporter: A person who reports for a newspaper, magazine, radio, or television.
Slang Meanings of newscaster
Meaning: Talking head
Example Sentence: That newscaster is just a talking head reading off the script.
Meaning: News jockey
Example Sentence: She’s a news jockey known for her vibrant presentation style.