noun
reporter
rih-PAW-tuh
noun
1
A journalist who gathers information and writes or broadcasts news stories.
"The reporter covered the trial from start to finish."
2
A person who records and publishes official reports of court or legislative proceedings.
"The court reporter transcribed every word of the hearing."
How to Use Reporter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to report news or proceedings.
Common pairings
news reporter
court reporter
field reporter
Word Forms
reporters plural
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Etymology
From Old French reporteur, built directly from "report" plus the agent suffix "-er/-or."