noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
2. 2
   a male television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute wordnet
3. 3
   The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
4. 4
   The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
5. 5
   The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.

Synonyms

All synonyms

anchoranchorannouncerjournalistmoderatornews anchor

Example

More examples

"The anchorman had an audience with the king."

Etymology

From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.

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