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

Many commentators, just like the IMF, are convinced that aging and stagnant populations will create a huge economic burden, but the evidence from the past 70 years suggests a more nuanced and more optimistic outlook. — Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

The conservative commentator and podcaster argued after Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate that some Republican-leaning mothers were too busy raising children to make it to the polls. — Jennifer Radcliffe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

While there are few similarities to be found in the brands' packaging and products, some commentators are claiming the name and message are too close for comfort. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026

When asked to pick the AFC East quarterback who would be most dependable for a playoffs run, the sports commentator named his brother. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 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