reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce reporter (audio)
: one that reports: such as
a
: a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings
b
: a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding
c(1)
: a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news
(2)
: a person who broadcasts news
reportorial
ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce reporter (audio)
ˌre-pə-
ˌrē-
adjective
reportorially
ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce reporter (audio)
ˌre-pə-
ˌrē-
adverb

Examples of reporter in a Sentence

She's a reporter for one of the major networks. the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reporter was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near reporter

Cite this Entry

“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reporter. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

reporter

noun
re·​port·​er ri-ˈpōrt-ər How to pronounce reporter (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
: a person who reports
especially : one employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news

Legal Definition

reporter

noun
re·​port·​er
: one that reports: as
a
: one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings
also : a publication in which such reports are reproduced see also citation compare advance sheet
b
: one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding
specifically : court reporter

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