presenter

noun

pre·​sent·​er pri-ˈzen-tər 

plural presenters

1

: one who presents something : a person who formally gives or bestows something (such as an award) or who brings something before the public

The presenter of the award for Best Actress was the actress who won the award last year.

… the show highlights the work of six florists from the Chicago area. The evening showcases each presenter's floral artistry, and includes innovative designs utilizing unusual flowers and greenery.

—Karen Kupsco

"Look at this—this is all the body there is," Sony's product presenter told a crowd at a PC expo here last week …

—Phred Dvorak

2

chiefly British

a

: a television or radio broadcaster who delivers news or information to an audience

Paxman … was astonished to find he couldn't do his job as the main news presenter at the British Broadcasting Corporation without having to take part in grueling dress rehearsals for royal funerals.

—Christopher Hitchens

b

: a television or radio host : emcee

… the only MTV programme I watch with admiration is Ray Cokes's show, in which the faux-naïve English presenter and his studio technicians work as a kind of youth club for the dispossessed …

—Simon Frith

… it's the knack of creating a real sense of connection and listener identification on the radio that glues audiences to certain shows and presenters.

—Elisabeth Mahoney

Examples of presenter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oscar winners Daniel Kaluuya, Mahershala Ali and Octavia Spencer will also be part of the ceremony, with Delroy Lindo, Phylicia Rashad, Tessa Thompson and Rocky and Creed producer Irwin Winkler all taking the stage as presenters. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025

Our other presenter didn’t show up. —Jack Cooksey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has unveiled its full hosting lineup for the 2025 ARIA Awards, with Nova radio personality Tim Blackwell and triple j presenter Concetta Caristo confirmed as co-hosts for the main event. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025

At the event, Sweeney also received support from presenter Sharon Stone, who openly defended Sweeney against backlash for her controversial American Eagle campaign. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for presenter

• pleasanter