commentator

noun

com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər How to pronounce commentator (audio)
Synonyms of commentatornext
: one who provides commentary: such as
a
: one who reports and discusses news (as on television)
b
: a sportscaster who provides commentary during live events
a color commentator

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Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers. — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 But others have rejected the idea that the system failed Clancy and have been highly critical of her supporters, including conservative commentators Matt Walsh and Megyn Kelly. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The new feed features posts by top football journalists and columnists, as well as some of the industry’s top commentators and hosts. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 So, does the Fox sports commentator enjoy channeling Zoolander? — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commentator

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of commentator was in the 14th century

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commentator

noun
com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər How to pronounce commentator (audio)
: a person who gives a commentary
especially : a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television

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