presenter

noun pre·sent·er \ pri-ˈzen-tər \

Updated on: 24 Apr 2018

Definition of presenter

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

Recent Examples of presenter from the Web

Attendees were as diverse as the presenters and added to the sense of empowerment at the venue.

— jessica mendoza, The Christian Science Monitor, "Diversity on display at tech conference minus 'tech bros'," 20 Apr. 2018
The day started with a red carpet entry for students, presenters and sponsors.

— krislyn placide, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Vanilla Ice, Howie D. walk the red carpet during Student Showcase of Films at Lynn University," 6 Apr. 2018
Goeke said the curriculum meshes with educational requirements in Texas and does not require an outside presenter but can be taught by a classroom teacher.

— karen zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "Katy moms' organization fights trafficking," 3 Apr. 2018
The announcement included presenters for Bon Jovi (Howard Stern), the Moody Blues (Heart's Ann Wilson), the Cars (The Killers Brandon Flowers), Nina Simone (Mary J. Blige) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Alabama Shakes' vocalist Brittany Howard).

— michael norman, cleveland.com, "Dire Straits' David Knopfler says Rock Hall reneged on promises," 2 Apr. 2018
According to the Hall of Fame, just five daughters have previously been presenters for an inductee.

— jeff zrebiec, baltimoresun.com, "Ray Lewis' daughter, Diaymon, will present him at Hall of Fame induction ceremony in August," 14 Mar. 2018
The purple peeps also included presenter Ashley Judd, who went strapless in a dark shade by Badgley Mischka, accompanied by diamond strands.

— Washington Post, "Drama in red and neutrals on Oscars red carpet," 4 Mar. 2018
The 2017 Best Picture foul-up stood in sharp contrast to the trend of recent years, in which presenters and winners make self-consciously somber, politically themed speeches.

— kristi turnquist, OregonLive.com, "Can Jimmy Kimmel make the 2018 Oscars fun in this serious #MeToo moment?," 28 Feb. 2018
The 2018 award season has already been markedly altered by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, from actors wearing black at the Golden Globes to the SAG Awards’ decision to have only female presenters.

— laurel pinson, Glamour, "These 5 Graphics Show How Few Women Have Been Nominated in Key Categories at the Grammys Since 1959," 27 Jan. 2018

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