reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər 

: one that reports: such as

a(1)

: a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news

(2)

: a person who broadcasts news

b

: a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings

c

: a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

reportorial

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

ˌre-pə-, 

ˌrē-

adjective

reportorially

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē 

ˌre-pə-, 

ˌrē-

adverb

Synonyms of reporter

• journalist
• correspondent

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

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Pablo Torre also reported on Monday that UNC’s football program is being investigated by the College Sports Commission. — Mac Engel july 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

His father, Ray Morgan, was a reporter for the Kansas City Star, covering Kansas politics. — Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

In Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes has had a smooth recovery from surgery to repair the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, and coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday that he’s been cleared to participate in training camp. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026

His comments about the possibility of a future Italian-American story, made to reporters during the 2026 Karlovy Film Festival in the Czech Republic, were highlighted in a recent issue of The Hollywood Reporter. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reporter

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

Rhymes for reporter

• colporteur
• exporter
• headquarter
• importer
• supporter
• transporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter

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