reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce reporter (audio)
Synonyms of reporternext
: 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 How to pronounce reporter (audio)
ˌre-pə-
ˌrē-
adjective
reportorially
ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce reporter (audio)
ˌre-pə-
ˌrē-
adverb

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She's a reporter for one of the major networks. the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
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The network’s team of reporters, editors and managers working on behalf of America to speak directly to the people of the world in English and in their own languages may never return to the air. — Al Pessin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 Wilmore was diplomatic about Trump and Musk earlier this month when reporters asked multiple questions about their claims. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 Each inmate put to death using nitrogen in Alabama has appeared to shake and gasp to varying degrees during their executions, according to media witnesses, including a reporter form The Associated Press. — CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reporter

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reporter was in the 14th century

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reporter

noun
re·​port·​er ri-ˈpōrt-ər How to pronounce reporter (audio)
-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

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