commentator

noun

com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər How to pronounce commentator (audio)
: 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

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And—parents and professional commentators generally acknowledge—phones don’t make adults feel so great, either. Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 30 June 2025 During the broadcast, the commentators noted that, out of all the pacers involved, Kipyegon felt most comfortable running side-by-side with Fisher due to his running style. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 McEnroe and Evert each gave TNT high marks for its debut, with the latter commentator praising the cable network’s willingness to experiment with big names and decidedly untraditional features. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025 Journalist Bill Moyers dies at 91 The former press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson spent five decades on the air working as a journalist, political commentator and champion of public media. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for commentator

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of commentator was in the 14th century

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“Commentator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commentator. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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commentator

noun
com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər How to pronounce commentator (audio)
: a person who gives a commentary
especially : a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television

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