pollster

noun

poll·​ster ˈpōl-stər How to pronounce pollster (audio)
Synonyms of pollsternext
: one that conducts a poll or compiles data obtained by a poll

Examples of pollster in a Sentence

he wouldn't tell the exit pollster whom he'd voted for
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About the poll The survey was conducted May 29 through June 7 by Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt of Hart Research Associates and Republican pollster Bill McInturff of Public Opinion Strategies. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 July 2026 That could further drive down political engagement in a community that already has a reputation for low voter turnout, political scientist and pollster Michael Bitzer said. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Other major pollsters show a similar trend. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 New Yorkers have been telling pollsters for nearly two years that affordability and cost of living are their top concerns. Bradley Honan, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pollster

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First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pollster was in 1939

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“Pollster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollster. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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pollster

noun
poll·​ster ˈpōl-stər How to pronounce pollster (audio)
: one that conducts a poll or collects data obtained by a poll

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