journalist

noun

jour·​nal·​ist ˈjər-nə-list 

1

a

: a person engaged in journalism

especially : a writer or editor for a news medium

b

: a writer who aims at a mass audience

2

: a person who keeps a journal

Synonyms of journalist

• reporter
• correspondent

Examples of journalist in a Sentence

a journalist who has won awards for two of his feature stories

Recent Examples on the Web

Israeli forces have previously targeted the Nasser Hospital, including an attack in 2025 that killed Mariam Dagga, who worked for The Associated Press, and four other journalists. — Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026

The fund is locally controlled by Orlando journalists and administered by the nonprofit Florida Press Foundation. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

Contributing Writer Ashleigh Stewart is an award-winning travel and investigative journalist, originally from New Zealand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

The book, written by journalist Fred Pessaro, contains exclusive photos, artwork, and interviews with bands that the label launched, including Tripp, Backtrack, Terror, Speed, End It, and Scowl. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

journalist

noun

jour·​nal·​ist ˈjərn-ᵊl-əst 

: an editor of or writer for a print or digital news medium