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

Russell Brand and his wife Laura gave evidence this week as the presenter’s high-profile London trial draws to a conclusion. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

The typically smug host appeared upset earlier this year at the Golden Globes when presenter Wanda Sykes roasted him and another nominee up for best performance in stand-up comedy on television, Ricky Gervais. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Letterboxd joins as a co-presenter of the Legacy program with additional details for onsite activations to come. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Additional announcements in the coming months will reveal a second lifetime achievement award honoree, the chairman’s award recipient, performers, presenters and silent auction items. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for presenter

• pleasanter