anchorman
Anchorman (noun) means the main presenter of a news broadcast. Example: “He became the network's anchorman after fifteen years as a reporter.”
How to use anchorman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lead newsreader on TV or radio, or the last and most crucial runner in a relay team.
"Anchor" alone is now more common and gender-neutral in broadcasting; "anchorman" specifically implies a man.
Word forms
anchormen plural
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He became the network's _____ after fifteen years as a reporter.
Etymology
From anchor + man, extended from the literal sense of the person who holds the anchor position — steady and reliable.
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What does “anchorman” mean?
The word “anchorman” means the main presenter of a news broadcast. In plain terms, the lead newsreader on TV or radio, or the last and most crucial runner in a relay team.
How do you use “anchorman” in a sentence?
Here is “anchorman” used in a sentence: “He became the network's anchorman after fifteen years as a reporter.”
What part of speech is “anchorman”?
“Anchorman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “anchorman” have?
“Anchorman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the main presenter of a news broadcast.
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