anchorperson
gb/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/ us/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
main presenter of a news program
the main person who reads the news on TV or radio
Usage pattern:
the anchorperson (of/for) [a news program/network]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse anchorperson with an actual anchor (the heavy object used on a boat).
Synonyms
news anchor (Very common term; often used instead of anchorperson.)
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anchor (Shorter, informal/industry-friendly form in context.)
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anchorman (Older, male-marked term; less gender-neutral.)
Antonyms
field reporter (Works on location reporting stories rather than presenting from the studio.)
Collocations
the evening anchorperson
|a network anchorperson
|a local anchorperson
|a veteran anchorperson
|the studio anchorperson
|a prominent anchorperson
|an anchorperson team
|the anchorperson's introduction
|the anchorperson's interview
|to be an anchorperson
Themes
media
|journalism
|tv
|radio
|work
Examples
- The anchorperson introduced the top story and then went live to a reporter at the scene.
- She became the anchorperson of the 6 p.m. news after years as a correspondent.
- The anchorperson interviewed the mayor about the new housing plan.
Learner examples
- The anchorperson reads the news.
- I saw the anchorperson on TV last night.
Noun
C1
entity
2
host of major live news coverage
the main host during a long live news event
Usage pattern:
the anchorperson for [special coverage/event]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse anchorperson for any TV host; it is mainly for news and current-affairs coverage.
Synonyms
lead anchor (Emphasizes seniority and leadership during coverage.)
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studio anchor (Highlights that they present from the studio while others report from the field.)
Antonyms
guest commentator (Appears to give opinions or expertise but does not run the broadcast.)
Collocations
the election-night anchorperson
|the debate anchorperson
|special-coverage anchorperson
|breaking-news anchorperson
|the anchorperson in the studio
|the anchorperson moderates
|the anchorperson turns to [a reporter]
|the anchorperson introduces analysis
|a trusted anchorperson
|the anchorperson signs off
Themes
media
|journalism
|politics
|current_events
Examples
- During the election results, the anchorperson guided viewers through the numbers as they came in.
- The network chose its most experienced anchorperson to lead the breaking-news coverage.
- As the crisis unfolded, the anchorperson kept returning to reporters in different cities.
Learner examples
- The anchorperson led the live coverage.
- Our anchorperson talked to many guests.
Noun
C1
entity
3
central on-screen host in a show
the main host who connects parts of a program
Usage pattern:
the anchorperson of [a program/segment]
Common mistake:
This broader sense is less common; in everyday English, anchorperson usually refers to news.
Synonyms
host (More general; not specifically connected to news broadcasting.)
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presenter (Common in some varieties of English; broader than news.)
Antonyms
panelist (A participant in discussion who is not responsible for leading the program.)
Collocations
the program's anchorperson
|an anchorperson-led format
|the anchorperson introduces the segment
|the anchorperson transitions to [a clip]
|the anchorperson wraps up the show
|a calm anchorperson
|a recognizable anchorperson
|the anchorperson's closing remarks
Themes
media
|tv
|communication
Examples
- The show uses an anchorperson to introduce each short report and then move to the next topic.
- As anchorperson, he kept the discussion focused and on time.
- The producers wanted an anchorperson with a calm voice and strong interview skills.
Learner examples
- He is the anchorperson of the program.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anchorperson
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/
US/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/
Syllables & stress
an - chorper - son (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anchorperson
- Plural: anchorpersons
Word family
Expressions
anchor chair
1/ˈæŋkɚ t͡ʃˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
the main anchor role
the job of being the main news anchor
Examples
- After his retirement, a younger journalist took the anchor chair.
- She was in the anchor chair for the network’s prime-time broadcast.
- The station is testing new talent before choosing who gets the anchor chair.
anchor desk
1/ˈæŋkɚ dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
news presenter's studio desk
the desk where the news anchor sits
Examples
- From the anchor desk, she introduced a report from overseas.
- The camera pulled back to show the full anchor desk and the studio screens.
- The anchor desk was redesigned for the new season.
co-anchor
1/kˈoʊ ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
anchor who shares the role
a news presenter who works with another presenter
Examples
- She co-anchors the morning news with David.
- The co-anchor introduced the next segment while her partner prepared the interview.
- After the break, the co-anchors returned to summarize the story.
lead anchor
1/lˈid ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
top anchor in a newsroom
the most important news anchor
Examples
- The lead anchor will handle the opening and closing of the broadcast.
- She served as lead anchor during the hurricane coverage.
- The network promoted him to lead anchor after a decade on air.
news anchor
1/njˈuz ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
main presenter of the news
a person who reads the news on TV or radio
Examples
- The news anchor apologized for the on-air mistake and corrected the story.
- A news anchor from the local station interviewed people outside the courthouse.
- He started as a reporter before becoming a news anchor.
prime-time anchor
1/pɹˈaɪm tˈaɪm ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
anchor of a prime-time newscast
a main news anchor on an important evening show
Examples
- The prime-time anchor opened the broadcast with a live update.
- She became a prime-time anchor after years of weekend shifts.
- As prime-time anchor, he interviewed presidents and global leaders.
sports anchor
1/spˈɔɹts ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
presenter of sports news
a person who presents sports news on TV
Examples
- The sports anchor covered the championship game and interviewed the coach.
- After the weather report, the sports anchor delivered the highlights.
- He worked as a sports anchor before moving into national broadcasting.
studio anchor
1/stˈudioʊ ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
anchor who stays in studio
a news anchor who stays in the studio
Examples
- The studio anchor handed off to reporters covering the protest downtown.
- As studio anchor, she coordinated updates from three different cities.
- The studio anchor summarized the latest details before the commercial break.