broadcaster

[ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə(r)]

broadcaster Definition

• 1. a person or organization that transmits radio or television programs
• 2. a person who presents or announces programs on radio or television

Using broadcaster: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "broadcaster" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The broadcaster announced the breaking news.

• Example

  She works as a broadcaster for a local radio station.

• Example

  The sports broadcaster provided live commentary of the game.

broadcaster Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for broadcaster

• announcer
• presenter
• anchor
• newscaster

Phrases with broadcaster

• public broadcaster

  a broadcaster that is owned and funded by the government, and provides programming for the public

  Example

  The BBC is an example of a public broadcaster.

• commercial broadcaster

  a broadcaster that is privately owned and funded through advertising revenue

  Example

  ITV is an example of a commercial broadcaster.

• foreign broadcaster

  a broadcaster that operates in a country other than its own

  Example

  CNN is an example of a foreign broadcaster.

Origins of broadcaster

from 'broadcast' + '-er', with 'broadcast' meaning 'to transmit a program or signal for public use'

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Summary: broadcaster in Brief

A 'broadcaster' [ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə(r)] is a person or organization that transmits radio or television programs. It can also refer to a person who presents or announces programs on radio or television. Examples include 'She works as a broadcaster for a local radio station.' and 'The sports broadcaster provided live commentary of the game.' 'Broadcaster' extends into phrases like 'public broadcaster,' which is government-owned, and 'commercial broadcaster,' which is privately owned.