ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Anchorman

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Anchorman is a noun meaning (television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.

Meaning

(television, radio) The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.

More Meanings

  1. (athletics) The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
  2. (nautical) The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
  3. (blackjack) The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.

Word Forms

Synonyms for anchorman

Depending on context, synonyms include anchor, anchorperson.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anchorperson, anchor, operator, moderator, commentatorship, choirman.

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