reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər 

: 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 

ˌre-pə-

ˌrē-

adjective

reportorially

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē 

ˌre-pə-

ˌrē-

adverb

Synonyms

• correspondent
• intelligencer
• journalist
• newshound
• newsman
• newsperson
• pressman [British]

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Tony Bradley is a reporter who covers the cybersecurity industry and the cross-section of technology and entertainment. —Tony Bradley, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

Brooke Singman is a political correspondent and reporter for Fox News Digital, Fox News Channel and FOX Business. —Brooke Singman, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024

Stephanie Murray is a Republic national political reporter. —Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024

Goodell, speaking to reporters on Thursday, said the league hopes to significantly expand its current slate of games outside the U.S., which has seen teams take the field in Mexico, London and Frankfurt to date. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reporter

• court reporter
• cub reporter
• police reporter
• shorthand reporter

Kids Definition

reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpōrt-ər 

-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