presenter

Everyday

1. A presenter is a person who introduces and hosts a TV or radio programme, or talks to the audience on a show. tree →
2. A presenter is anyone who gives a talk or presentation to a group. tree →
3. (awards) The presenter of a prize is the person who hands it over. tree →

In the lessons

In media lessons it names the person on screen who talks to viewers, such as a news presenter or a children's TV presenter. In school, the pupil giving a talk is the presenter, and good presenters speak clearly and look at the audience. Phrases: «TV presenter», «news presenter», «weather presenter», «guest presenter».

Examples

• The TV presenter smiled and said, «Welcome back!» tree →
• The weather presenter warned us about snow. tree →
• Each group chose a presenter to speak to the class. tree →
• A good presenter looks at the audience, not the floor. tree →
• The presenter of the award shook my hand. tree →
• She wants to be a nature presenter like David Attenborough. tree →
• The radio presenter played my song request. tree →

Note

Countable: a presenter, presenters. In the US a TV presenter is often called a «host» or «anchor» (for news). Verb: present (stress on «-SENT»); noun «a present» (a gift) has stress on «PRES-».