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Definition of 'anchorman'

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anchorman

(æŋkəʳmæn ) also anchor man
Word forms: plural anchormen
countable noun
The anchorman on a television or radio programme, especially a news programme, is the person who presents it.
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anchorman in British

(ˈæŋkəmæn )
noun plural -men
1. sport
the last person in a team to compete, esp in a relay race
2. Also called: anchor, presenter
(in broadcasting) a person in a central studio who links up and maintains contact with various outside camera units, reporters, etc
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anchorman in American

(ˈæŋkərˌmæn ; aŋˈkərmanˌ)
nounWord forms: plural ˈanchorˌmen (ˈæŋkərˌmɛn ; aŋˈkərmenˌ)
a man or, occas., woman who anchors a team, newscast, etc.
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Example sentences containing 'anchorman'

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Villa need an experienced central defender, a proven midfield anchorman and a willing attacking worker. Times, Sunday Times (2013)In 1964 he began to build his reputation in the exacting role of anchorman for the general election results programme. Times, Sunday Times (2012)THE skipper has adapted his game since last year's Euros and he now appears to have accepted his role as defensive anchorman. The Sun (2013)A US news anchorman recently wore the same navy suit for a year to see if viewers noticed. Times, Sunday Times (2015)

Trends of 'anchorman'

Used Rarely. anchorman is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'anchorman'

  • anchoritical
  • anchoritically
  • anchorless
  • anchorman
  • anchormen
  • anchorperson
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Scrabble score for 'anchorman': 16
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