commentator

noun

com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər 

: one who provides commentary: such as

a

: one who reports and discusses news (as on television)

b

: a sportscaster who provides commentary during live events

a color commentator

Examples of commentator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But some commentators argue there could be enough grounds for a lawsuit. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026

As art and its creators have shed their inhibitions in this post-Sadean world, politicians and cultural commentators have reliably lined up to condemn this total freedom of expression as being dangerous to society. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Adam Schwarze, a Marine veteran and Navy SEAL, has the official backing of the state Republican committee and Royce White has an existing profile as a prior candidate, conservative commentator and a brief professional basketball career. — Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

On the right, commentators see the leaks as part of a campaign to delegitimize the Court, and Roberts in particular. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing commentator

• color commentator

Rhymes for commentator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

commentator

noun

com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər 

: a person who gives a commentary

especially : a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television