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

But pollsters found that voters' enthusiasm and intention lean Democratic. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Celinda Lake, a Democratic pollster and consultant, said activists and voters have been willing to overlook potential vulnerabilities while supporting outsiders for office. — Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 July 2026

However, the latest survey results from the city’s pollster, FM3 Research, shows the approval rating of a potential new tax dropped below 50%. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Government pollsters say the share of Russians marking Valentine’s Day fell from 51% in 2005 to 30% in 2025. — Diana Dukhanova, The Conversation, 6 July 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