anchorman
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an·chor·man

noun \ˈaŋ-kər-ˌman\

Definition of ANCHORMAN

1
: a person who is last: as
a : the member of a team who competes last <the anchorman on a relay team>
b : the student who has the lowest scholastic standing in a graduating class
2
: a broadcaster (as on a news program) who introduces reports by other broadcasters and usually reads the news
3
: moderator 2c

First Known Use of ANCHORMAN

1911

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