presenter
noun
pre·sent·er
pri-ˈzen-tər 
plural presenters
1
: one who presents something : a person who formally gives or bestows something (such as an award) or who brings something before the public
The presenter of the award for Best Actress was the actress who won the award last year.
… the show highlights the work of six florists from the Chicago area. The evening showcases each presenter's floral artistry, and includes innovative designs utilizing unusual flowers and greenery.—
Karen Kupsco
Karen Kupsco"Look at this—this is all the body there is," Sony's product presenter told a crowd at a PC expo here last week …—Phred Dvorak
Phred Dvorak2
chiefly British
a
: a television or radio broadcaster who delivers news or information to an audience
Paxman … was astonished to find he couldn't do his job as the main news presenter at the British Broadcasting Corporation without having to take part in grueling dress rehearsals for royal funerals.—Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens
b
: a television or radio host : emcee
… the only MTV programme I watch with admiration is Ray Cokes's show, in which the faux-naïve English presenter and his studio technicians work as a kind of youth club for the dispossessed …—Simon Frith
Simon Frith… it's the knack of creating a real sense of connection and listener identification on the radio that glues audiences to certain shows and presenters.—Elisabeth Mahoney
Elisabeth MahoneyExamples of presenter in a Sentence
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Separately, a female Channel-3 presenter, Mobina Nasiri, addressed viewers while grasping an assault rifle with both hands.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Two of its top cardinals, doctrine chief Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández and development chief Cardinal Michael Czerny, will be the main presenters.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Related Stories The evening’s red carpet will be sponsored by Live Nation, and the program will include special performances and celebrity presenters to be announced in the weeks ahead.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
Here’s everything country fans should know about watching the 2026 ACM Awards, including the start time, streaming options, the presenters, performers, nominees and more.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Two of its top cardinals, doctrine chief Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández and development chief Cardinal Michael Czerny, will be the main presenters.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Related Stories The evening’s red carpet will be sponsored by Live Nation, and the program will include special performances and celebrity presenters to be announced in the weeks ahead.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
Here’s everything country fans should know about watching the 2026 ACM Awards, including the start time, streaming options, the presenters, performers, nominees and more.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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“Presenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presenter. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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