ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Showrunner

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʃoʊˌɹʌnɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Showrunner is a noun meaning (television) The person in overall charge of the production of a television series.

Meaning

(television) The person in overall charge of the production of a television series.

Example Sentences

The person at the apex of the production triangle is the showrunner: in short, the boss.
Those so-called showrunners, the thousand or so people who share both writing and managerial duties on television shows, have already been squeezed by conflicting demands from guild leaders and company employers.

Word Forms

Synonyms for showrunner

Depending on context, synonyms include helmer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include programme-maker, storyliner, producer, programmer, presenter, pilot.

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