commentator

noun

com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkä-mən-ˌtā-tər 

: 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

Examples of commentator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Rundown Amy Coney Barrett Siding Against Trump Sparks MAGA Fury A dissent by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a case concerning President Donald Trump's use of a wartime-era deportation law has triggered a wave of backlash from prominent conservative commentators and supporters of the president. —Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025

Conservative media commentator and Trump ally Tucker Carlson urged Trump to avoid a military conflict with Iran on Monday. —Zac Anderson, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025

That stirred controversy among many Democratic politicians and activists, as well as some media commentators. —George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025

And eventually, commentators and fans wondered if Gretzky's record could be within sight. —Becky Sullivan, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing commentator

• color commentator

Rhymes for commentator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

commentator

noun

com·​men·​ta·​tor ˈkäm-ən-ˌtāt-ər 

: a person who gives a commentary

especially : a person who reports and discusses news on radio or television