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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China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Hernandez, who has been a commentator on Mets broadcasts for nearly 30 years, was in a unique spot in the booth on Monday. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The former president Joe Biden's son has already sat down with both conservative commentator Candace Owens and democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom. — Usa Today, USA Today, 27 July 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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