presenter
noun
pre·sent·er
pri-ˈzen-tər 
plural presenters
1
: one who presents something : a person who formally gives or bestows something (such as an award) or who brings something before the public
The presenter of the award for Best Actress was the actress who won the award last year.
… the show highlights the work of six florists from the Chicago area. The evening showcases each presenter's floral artistry, and includes innovative designs utilizing unusual flowers and greenery.—
Karen Kupsco
Karen Kupsco"Look at this—this is all the body there is," Sony's product presenter told a crowd at a PC expo here last week …—Phred Dvorak
Phred Dvorak2
chiefly British
a
: a television or radio broadcaster who delivers news or information to an audience
Paxman … was astonished to find he couldn't do his job as the main news presenter at the British Broadcasting Corporation without having to take part in grueling dress rehearsals for royal funerals.—Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens
b
: a television or radio host : emcee
… the only MTV programme I watch with admiration is Ray Cokes's show, in which the faux-naïve English presenter and his studio technicians work as a kind of youth club for the dispossessed …—Simon Frith
Simon FrithExamples of presenter in a Sentence
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A stand-up comedian and radio presenter, Smallman has long been involved with professional wrestling.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Most venue operators and music presenters would like a best practices guide for presenting live music locally and a directory of local production providers.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Alex is now also looking to complete some more of his goals, which include having his van reviewed by a presenter from the BBC car show Top Gear.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The host, presenters and additional sponsors and honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Most venue operators and music presenters would like a best practices guide for presenting live music locally and a directory of local production providers.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Alex is now also looking to complete some more of his goals, which include having his van reviewed by a presenter from the BBC car show Top Gear.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The host, presenters and additional sponsors and honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Presenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presenter. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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