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

Some commentators criticized the app, going as far to blame it for the scandal. —Matt Burgess, Wired News, 29 Mar. 2025

The training indicated a new coast guard ship will be unveiled soon, the commentator added. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025

Hegseth, a former Fox News commentator and Army National Guard veteran, described the tattoo in question as a Jerusalem Cross and a symbol of his Christian faith. —James Powel, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

For example, some commentators argue that President Donald Trump’s return to the White House signals a new era of isolationism. —Andrew Latham, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 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