pollster

noun

poll·​ster ˈpōl-stər 

: one that conducts a poll or compiles data obtained by a poll

Synonyms of pollster

• interviewer

Examples of pollster in a Sentence

he wouldn't tell the exit pollster whom he'd voted for

Recent Examples on the Web

On cue, most neutral political analysts and dedicated pollsters believe the same outcome is imminent for 2026. — John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026

Studies on whether gamblers outpredict traditional pollsters have been frustratingly inconclusive, but betting markets have some obvious advantages. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

The Senate, the pollsters and the conjurers tell us, is also very much within reach. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

The latest Channel 12 opinion poll puts Eisenkot first with 23 seats, ahead of the Likud with 21, though other pollsters differ. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pollster

• bolster
• holster

Kids Definition

pollster

noun

poll·​ster ˈpōl-stər 

: one that conducts a poll or collects data obtained by a poll