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

Helen Lederer is a writer, actor, comedian, and presenter. —Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025

The French luxury fashion house served as the presenter for the high-profile event, featuring a pre-dinner presentation of Coppola’s work and remarks from longtime friends and creative partners. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

The first 100 showcasing artists and 50 showcase presenters confirmed to perform at this year’s South by Southwest music festival have been unveiled. —Leia Mendoza, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025

Rolling Stone will also return as a music showcase presenter for SXSW 2026. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for presenter

• pleasanter