commentator
A person who talks on TV, radio, or online to explain and give opinions about a game, news story, or other event while you watch or listen.
A person whose job is to describe, explain, and give opinions on events for television, radio, or online, especially while they are happening, such as sports matches or political events.
A person who often writes or speaks in the media to give opinions and explain what is happening in politics, society, or culture.
A writer or speaker who regularly gives opinions and analysis about politics, society, culture, or other public issues in newspapers, magazines, books, broadcasts, or online.
A specialist who writes careful notes and explanations to help people understand a difficult book, such as religious or old texts.
A scholar who writes detailed explanations, notes, and interpretations of a particular text, especially religious, legal, or classical works.
- Base: commentator
- Plural: commentators
color commentator
1sports expert adding analysis and stories
In sports, a commentator who gives expert opinions and interesting stories, while another person mainly describes each play.
- The color commentator explained the strategy behind the coach's decision.
- She was hired as the color commentator because of her experience as a former player.
news commentator
1person analyzing and explaining news
A person on TV, radio, or online who explains and gives opinions about news stories.
- A news commentator on the channel analyzed the causes of the crisis.
- The news commentator tried to present both sides of the argument.
play-by-play commentator
1commentator describing every sports action
In sports, a commentator who tells you every action in the game as it happens, such as passes, shots, and goals.
- The play-by-play commentator spoke rapidly to keep up with the fast game.
- He works as the play-by-play commentator, while his partner serves as the color commentator.
political commentator
1media analyst focusing on politics
A person in the media who often explains and gives opinions about politics.
- Several political commentators discussed the election results on the late-night show.
- He became a well-known political commentator after working in government for many years.
radio commentator
1person giving commentary on radio
A person who talks on the radio to describe and explain events for listeners.
- The radio commentator spoke so vividly that I could imagine the whole match.
- He started his career as a local radio commentator for high school games.
social commentator
1analyst of social and cultural issues
A person who often writes or speaks about problems and changes in society and culture.
- The comedian is also known as a sharp social commentator.
- As a social commentator, she focuses on how work is changing for young people.
sports commentator
1person describing sports on air
A person on TV, radio, or online who talks about a sports game and explains what is happening.
- The sports commentator shouted with excitement when the team scored.
- She works as a sports commentator for a major TV network.
television commentator
1person giving commentary on TV
A person who talks on TV to describe and explain events for viewers.
- The television commentator introduced each athlete before the race.
- As a television commentator, she has to speak clearly and quickly.