noun
anchorman
noun
1
The main presenter of a news broadcast.
"He became the network's anchorman after fifteen years as a reporter."
2
The final and often strongest runner in a relay race.
"As anchorman, she made up two seconds on the final leg."
How to Use Anchorman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lead newsreader on TV or radio, or the last and most crucial runner in a relay team.
When to use it
"Anchor" alone is now more common and gender-neutral in broadcasting; "anchorman" specifically implies a man.
Word Forms
anchormen plural
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Etymology
From anchor + man, extended from the literal sense of the person who holds the anchor position — steady and reliable.