noun
reporter
Someone who gathers and presents news.
The reporter interviews local residents about the new bus route.
Etymology
The source image is carrying information back. A reporter performs that role professionally by gathering news and communicating it to an audience.
More examples
- A sports reporter asks the coach about tonight's game.
- Reporters check their facts before publishing a story.
- Our radio reporter brings us the latest election results.
Forms
reporter · reporters
report verb — To gather and present news publicly.
Similar words
- journalist
- A broader term covering news gathering, writing, and editing.
- correspondent
- Usually reports from a particular location or on a specialty.