presenter

noun

pre·​sent·​er pri-ˈzen-tər 

plural presenters

1

: one who presents something : a person who formally gives or bestows something (such as an award) or who brings something before the public

The presenter of the award for Best Actress was the actress who won the award last year.

… the show highlights the work of six florists from the Chicago area. The evening showcases each presenter's floral artistry, and includes innovative designs utilizing unusual flowers and greenery.

—Karen Kupsco

"Look at this—this is all the body there is," Sony's product presenter told a crowd at a PC expo here last week …

—Phred Dvorak

2

chiefly British

a

: a television or radio broadcaster who delivers news or information to an audience

Paxman … was astonished to find he couldn't do his job as the main news presenter at the British Broadcasting Corporation without having to take part in grueling dress rehearsals for royal funerals.

—Christopher Hitchens

b

: a television or radio host : emcee

… the only MTV programme I watch with admiration is Ray Cokes's show, in which the faux-naïve English presenter and his studio technicians work as a kind of youth club for the dispossessed …

—Simon Frith

… it's the knack of creating a real sense of connection and listener identification on the radio that glues audiences to certain shows and presenters.

—Elisabeth Mahoney

Examples of presenter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each morning on Cuban state TV, a presenter who clearly has the worst job on the island, is tasked with forecasting the daily power deficit in the same way the local news in other countries reports the weather or traffic. — Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

The presenters who were stops on Shehada's upcoming visit had already begun marketing the show and selling tickets. — Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026

Singles, couples, allies and friends gather around tables as presenters make final adjustments to PowerPoint slides and notes. — Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

As presenter, Madix hopes her love for the show comes across to viewers. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for presenter

• pleasanter