reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər 

: one that reports: such as

a

: a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings

b

: a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

c(1)

: a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news

(2)

: a person who broadcasts news

reportorial

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

ˌre-pə-

ˌrē-

adjective

reportorially

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē 

ˌre-pə-

ˌrē-

adverb

Synonyms

• correspondent
• intelligencer
• journalist
• newshound
• newsman
• newsperson
• pressman [British]

Examples of reporter in a Sentence

She's a reporter for one of the major networks.

the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone

Recent Examples on the Web

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Biden reassured the public that while the situation is being investigated, no malicious intent has been identified. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

More Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. —Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024

James Marsden as Kevin, a famous wedding reporter—because no rom-com is truly complete without a prying journalist. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024

Plus, trending politics reporter Hope Karnopp pulled out some key takeaways from the legislative primary. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reporter

• court reporter
• cub reporter
• police reporter
• shorthand reporter

Kids Definition

reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpōrt-ər 

-ˈpȯrt-

: a person who reports

especially : one employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news

Legal Definition

reporter

noun

re·​port·​er

: one that reports: as

a

: one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings

also : a publication in which such reports are reproduced see also citation compare advance sheet

b

: one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

specifically : court reporter