reporter

The word “reporter” means a journalist who gathers information and writes or broadcasts news stories. In plain terms, someone whose job is to report news or proceedings.

“Reporter” is pronounced rih-PAW-tuh (/ɹɪˈpoɹ.tɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “reporter” used in a sentence: “The reporter covered the trial from start to finish.”

“Reporter” is a noun.

The word “reporter” comes from Old French. From Old French reporteur, built directly from "report" plus the agent suffix "-er/-or.".

“Reporter” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Reporter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a journalist who gathers information and writes or broadcasts news stories.

A reporter is a journalist who gathers information and writes or broadcasts news stories, usually focused on covering specific events or beats. "Journalist" is the broader term, covering reporters, editors, columnists, and photojournalists. Every reporter is a journalist, but not every journalist is a reporter.

A reporter gathers and presents news, often working locally for a single outlet. A correspondent is typically a reporter stationed in a particular region or specializing in a subject, such as a foreign correspondent or political correspondent. Correspondent usually implies a more senior or specialized reporting role.

A reporter gathers information and writes the news stories. An editor reviews, revises, and decides which stories run, shaping and approving the reporter's work rather than gathering it. Reporters produce the content, while editors direct and refine it.

A court reporter records and publishes official reports of court or legislative proceedings, often creating word-for-word transcripts. A news reporter gathers information and writes or broadcasts news stories for the public. One creates the official record, while the other reports news to an audience.