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

On Opening Day on Thursday, he was suited up for the NBC broadcast, serving as a sideline commentator from a seat just outside the Dodgers’ dugout. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026

Evangelical churches and commentators enthusiastically promoted the narrative. —Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026

The film also showed attacks by conservative TV commentator Sean Hannity, who accused parents of exploiting girls, sparking a right-wing media frenzy and even threats to the organization. —Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

Conservative commentator Michael Knowles is among other GOP figures set to take the stage on Friday. —Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 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