broadcaster
gb/bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/ us/bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/
B2
English
~ 8000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
person who presents broadcast programs
A person who speaks or hosts on radio, TV, or live online shows for many people to watch or listen to.
Usage pattern:
a broadcaster covers [an event] on [radio/TV/online]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"He is a broadcast"* when they mean *"He is a broadcaster"*. "Broadcast" is usually a noun or verb for the program or the action, while "broadcaster" is the person. Learners may also confuse "broadcaster" and "journalist"; a journalist gathers and writes or reports news, while a broadcaster is specifically the on-air person presenting it.
Synonyms
presenter (Often used in British English for someone who hosts a TV or radio show; does not always suggest live transmission to a mass audience.)
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announcer (Focuses more on reading information or introducing programs, while a broadcaster may also analyze, host, or comment.)
Antonyms
listener (Describes someone who receives the program instead of presenting it.)
Collocations
sports broadcaster
|radio broadcaster
|television broadcaster
|news broadcaster
|live broadcaster
|online broadcaster
Themes
media
|jobs
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|work
Examples
- The sports broadcaster lost his voice after calling the entire game in freezing weather.
- She worked as a radio broadcaster before moving into television news.
- The live broadcaster interacted with viewers in real time through the chat window.
- As a political broadcaster, he tries to explain complex issues in simple language.
- The young broadcaster became famous for her calm coverage during the emergency.
Learner examples
- The broadcaster spoke clearly during the news.
- He wants to be a sports broadcaster on TV.
- The radio broadcaster reads the traffic report every morning.
- I listened to a broadcaster talk about the weather.
- The online broadcaster answered questions from viewers.
Noun
B2
entity
2
company or channel that broadcasts
A TV, radio, or online company or channel that sends out shows for many people to watch or listen to.
Usage pattern:
a broadcaster airs [a program/event]
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse "broadcaster", "channel", and "station". A "broadcaster" is the organization or company, a "channel" is one specific service from that company (for example, a TV channel), and a "station" is usually one physical radio or TV outlet. In writing, learners sometimes say *"broadcast company"* when native speakers more often say *"broadcaster"* or *"broadcasting company"*.
Synonyms
network (Common in American English for a large TV or radio company; slightly broader and does not always emphasize the act of broadcasting itself.)
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channel (Focuses more on the specific frequency or station, while "broadcaster" highlights the organization behind it.)
Antonyms
narrowcaster (A more technical term for a service that targets a very small or specialized audience, unlike a broadcaster that reaches a general mass audience.)
Collocations
public broadcaster
|commercial broadcaster
|national broadcaster
|major broadcaster
|local broadcaster
|rights-holding broadcaster
Themes
media
|business
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Examples
- The national broadcaster will air the election debate live on all its channels.
- Several major broadcasters competed for the rights to show the World Cup.
- The public broadcaster is funded mainly through license fees and government support.
- Smaller broadcasters struggle to survive in a market dominated by global streaming platforms.
- The state broadcaster apologized after the program broke its own editorial rules.
Learner examples
- The broadcaster will show the football match tonight.
- A big broadcaster bought the rights to the game.
- Our public broadcaster has no commercials.
- The new broadcaster started an English news channel.
- Many people complain when a broadcaster cancels a popular show.
Noun
technical
C1
entity
3
machine that spreads seed or fertilizer
A farm machine that throws seeds or fertilizer over a large area of land so they are spread out evenly.
Usage pattern:
a broadcaster spreads [seed/fertilizer] over [a field]
Synonyms
spreader (A more general term for any device that spreads material; "broadcaster" specifically suggests wide, broadcast-style distribution.)
Collocations
seed broadcaster
|fertilizer broadcaster
|mechanical broadcaster
|tractor-mounted broadcaster
Themes
agriculture
|technology
|nature
|science
|work
Examples
- The farmer used a broadcaster to apply fertilizer evenly across the field.
- A small seed broadcaster can save a lot of time on large lawns.
- Modern broadcasters are designed to reduce waste and improve accuracy when spreading grain.
- Before planting, they passed a broadcaster over the land to distribute grass seed.
- The technician adjusted the broadcaster so it would not throw fertilizer onto the road.
Learner examples
- He pulled a small broadcaster to spread grass seed on the lawn.
- The farmer filled the broadcaster with fertilizer.
- This broadcaster throws the seed in all directions.
- They use a broadcaster to cover the whole field quickly.
- The old broadcaster was broken, so they could not spread the seeds.
Grammar
Dictionary form
broadcaster
IPA
GB/bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/
US/bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/
Syllables & stress
broad - caster (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (broad)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: broadcaster
- Plural: broadcasters
Word family
Forms
broadcasters
noun
Core family
broadcast
verb B1
broadcasting
noun
Advanced or less common
rebroadcast
verb
Expressions
commercial broadcaster
1/kəmˈɚʃəl bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/
fixed phrase
advertising-funded broadcasting company
A TV or radio company that makes money mainly from ads and other business activities.
Examples
- Commercial broadcasters depend on high ratings to attract advertisers.
- Unlike the public channel, the commercial broadcaster showed several long ad breaks during the movie.
- New rules limit how many junk-food ads commercial broadcasters can show to children.
national broadcaster
1/nˈæʃnəl bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/
fixed phrase
countrywide TV or radio organization
A TV or radio company that makes programs for the whole country, not just one city or region.
Examples
- The national broadcaster will simulcast the ceremony on radio and television.
- For many years, the national broadcaster was the only TV station in the country.
- The documentary won an award after being shown on the national broadcaster.
public broadcaster
1/pˈʌblɪk bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/
fixed phrase
publicly funded broadcasting organization
A TV or radio company that is paid for by the public or the government and is supposed to serve everyone, not just to make profit.
Examples
- The public broadcaster is required by law to be politically independent.
- Many people trust the public broadcaster more than commercial news channels.
- The government reduced funding for the public broadcaster last year.
state broadcaster
1/stˈeɪt bɹˈɔdkˌæstɚ/
fixed phrase
government-owned broadcasting organization
A TV or radio company that is owned or strongly controlled by the government.
Examples
- The state broadcaster repeated the government's message without criticism.
- Foreign news channels accused the state broadcaster of hiding key information.
- In some countries, the state broadcaster is the only TV station allowed to operate.