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
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
Phred Dvorak2
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
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
Simon FrithExamples of presenter in a Sentence
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The stadium presenter asked the ‘keeper to step to one side, but the Sweden international declined.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Attendees of this referral networking group can introduce themselves during a round robin and learn from guest presenters from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Poway Chamber of Commerce, 13029 Danielson St., Suite 120.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
The two made an appearance together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo, where Kim was a presenter.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Match of the Day was broadcast with no presenter, no studio pundits or match commentators and reduced in length.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 May 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Attendees of this referral networking group can introduce themselves during a round robin and learn from guest presenters from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 10 at the Poway Chamber of Commerce, 13029 Danielson St., Suite 120.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
The two made an appearance together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo, where Kim was a presenter.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Match of the Day was broadcast with no presenter, no studio pundits or match commentators and reduced in length.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 May 2025
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“Presenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presenter. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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