Definition

A female news presenter who leads a television or radio news program, often introducing reports from other journalists.

Example

The anchorwoman delivered the evening news with confidence and clarity.

Conversation

Did you watch the news last night?

Yeah, the anchorwoman did a great job covering the story.

I thought so too! She's really engaging.

Absolutely, I always look forward to her segments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anchorwoman → It is formed from "anchor" (from Old English *ancor*, meaning a heavy object used to moor a vessel) and "woman" (from Old English *wīfmann*, meaning a female human). The word "anchorwoman" refers to a female news presenter who serves as the main anchor for a news program.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'anchor' as something that holds a ship steady, and 'woman' refers to a female. An anchorwoman is a woman who holds the news steady.

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