presenter

noun

pre·​sent·​er pri-ˈzen-tər How to pronounce presenter (audio)
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

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The TikTok Awards 2025 presenters include Jools Lebron, Jordan Chiles, Josh Richards, Micky Gordon, Patrick Starrr, REI AMI, Tan France, Tefi Pessoa and Trixie Mattel. Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with few hitches. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025 All winners and presenters are eligible for the offerings in this year’s collection. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025 Aside from Ciara, TikTok also unveiled more presenters for the awards, with TikTok creators REI AMI, Tan France, Tefi Pessoa, Justin Danger, Patrick Starrr, Carter Gregory and Ashby Florence all confirmed. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for presenter

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of presenter was in the 15th century

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“Presenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presenter. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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