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

As such, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shot down a question from a reporter on Sunday about how badly McCarthy would have to play before the team might consider benching him for undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, the current QB2 on the roster. —Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025

Government and politics editor Kaitlin Lange, senior government accountability reporter Hayleigh Colombo, Statehouse reporter Kayla Dwyer and breaking political news reporter Marissa Meador will also dive into whether more property tax reform is on its way. —Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 18 Nov. 2025

Cincinnati Enquirer reporter Kevin Grasha contributed to this report. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Nov. 2025

Tamia Fowlkes is a Public Investigator reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. —Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025

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