reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər 

: one that reports: such as

a

: a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings

b

: a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

c(1)

: a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news

(2)

: a person who broadcasts news

reportorial

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 

ˌre-pə-

ˌrē-

adjective

reportorially

ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē 

ˌre-pə-

ˌrē-

adverb

Synonyms

• correspondent
• intelligencer
• journalist
• newshound
• newsman
• newsperson
• pressman [British]

Examples of reporter in a Sentence

She's a reporter for one of the major networks.

the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone

Recent Examples on the Web

Amy Qin, the Times reporter who wrote this article, wants to hear from Asian American readers: What other stories should The Times be covering? —Amy Qin, New York Times, 1 June 2024

Media groups are now calling for a lifting of a ban on independent reporters entering the territory. —Daniel Wood, NPR, 1 June 2024

One roadblock to overcome during the first phase would involve the two sides agreeing on the ratio of hostages to prisoners to be released during the next phase, according to a senior Biden administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity. —Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 June 2024

Here are the Sacramento County food facility inspections for May 23 through Wednesday, as of noon Thursday: If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email Sacramento Bee reporter Jacqueline Pinedo at [e-mail]. —Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reporter

• court reporter
• cub reporter
• police reporter
• shorthand reporter

Kids Definition

reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpōrt-ər 

-ˈpȯrt-

: a person who reports

especially : one employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news

Legal Definition

reporter

noun

re·​port·​er

: one that reports: as

a

: one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings

also : a publication in which such reports are reproduced see also citation compare advance sheet

b

: one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding

specifically : court reporter