noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

newscaster

Newscaster (noun) means a person who presents the news on television or radio. Example: “The veteran newscaster has anchored the evening bulletin for twenty years.”

noun

A person who presents the news on television or radio.

"The veteran newscaster has anchored the evening bulletin for twenty years."

"A calm, clear voice is essential for any newscaster."

How to Use Newscaster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe person on screen reading or presenting the news — also called a news anchor.

Easily confused with

newsreader →

Word Forms

newscasters plural

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Etymology

From "newscast" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Rhymes for newscaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “newscaster” mean?

The word “newscaster” means a person who presents the news on television or radio. In plain terms, the person on screen reading or presenting the news — also called a news anchor.

How do you use “newscaster” in a sentence?

Here is “newscaster” used in a sentence: “The veteran newscaster has anchored the evening bulletin for twenty years.”

What part of speech is “newscaster”?

“Newscaster” is a noun.