linkman

noun

Definition of linkmannext
British
as in announcer

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  1. announcer
  2. broadcaster
  3. commentator
  4. journalist
  5. anchorman
  6. reporter
  7. correspondent
Noun
  • With two of Fox’s NFL announcers working MLB playoff series (thus moving Chris Myers up to a different team), the network will use Charlotte Hornets TV voice Eric Collins with Mark Schlereth on Sunday’s Dolphins-Bengals game.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The press box announcer informed the media Sean Newcomb was coming in for the bottom of the ninth, but that announcement turned out to be premature.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • As such, the broadcaster is also tapping into France’s booming YouTube talent pool to lure the younger demos.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • One example is the hit romance Perfect Crown, made with Korean broadcaster MBC.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of broadcaster
Noun
  • One man who always has a lot to say is Josh Pate, the college football commentator who started from humble beginnings and is now one of the foremost voices in the sport.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In a conversation with Jacob Rees-Mogg, the commentator played fast and loose with the historical record.
    — Bogdan Klich, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of commentator
Noun
  • Both candidates wove personal attacks and affordability points into questions that a panel of journalists from across the state asked on a variety of topics.
    — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Breaking through this boredom — especially when hosting influencers and journalists who have so often been there and done that — is perhaps easier said than done.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of journalist
Noun
  • In 1967, Ruddle switched to WMAQ-TV, NBC 5 as a reporter, working with anchorman Floyd Kalber.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Maury Povich has lived many lives — radio news reporter, anchorman, talk show host, podcast entrepreneur, husband of Connie Chung.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchorman
Noun
  • The Athletic, which eliminated its Sox beat writer position a few years ago, had three reporters at Game 3.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Local sports reporter Eric Bailey shared a video from the concert.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reporter
Noun
  • Our correspondents live around the world and bring a global perspective to their work.
    — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
  • As part of our 2026 Guide to the Arts in PRIME Magazine, correspondent Greg Carannante offers his Critic’s Picks for the best pop music acts coming up in South Florida.
    — Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of correspondent
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