anchorman
anchorman · anchormen
Schlussläufer, Schlußläufer
The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the…The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
US/ˈæŋkɚmˌæn/
» The anchorman delivered the news solemnly.
Meaning
4 sensesThe main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
Schlussläufer, Schlußläufer
The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.
More definitions
- a male television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
Examples
2 sentencesThe anchorman delivered the news solemnly.
The anchorman had an audience with the king.
Translations
4 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
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Origin
From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.
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Forms
plural: anchormenSynonyms
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1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular