commentator — a person who describes and analyzes events, especially on radio or television
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who describes and analyzes events, especially on radio or television
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The commentator accidentally called the player by his ex-wife's name during the live broadcast.
- She works as a fashion commentator for major runway shows.
- The food commentator described the soup so dramatically that viewers thought he was reviewing a blockbuster movie.
commentator
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/]
a person who describes and analyzes events, especially on radio or television
a person who describes and analyzes events, especially on radio or television
The commentator covers the moderator calming the demonstrator!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'commentari', meaning 'to record' or 'to annotate'. The term evolved from the practice of Roman historians who documented and interpreted events, establishing a tradition that extends to modern broadcast commentators.
Breakdown
comment- (from Latin commentum, 'annotation' or 'record') + -ator (Latin agent suffix meaning 'one who does' or 'one who performs').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The commentator accidentally called the player by his ex-wife's name during the live broadcast.”
“She works as a fashion commentator for major runway shows.”
“The food commentator described the soup so dramatically that viewers thought he was reviewing a blockbuster movie.”
“News commentators often provide analysis after important political events.”
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