coanchor
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈkoʊˌæŋkər//
KK: /koˈæŋkər/
noun
Definition
A person who shares the hosting duties of a television or radio program with another anchor.
Example
The news program featured a coanchor who provided insights alongside the main host.
Conversation
Did you see the news last night?
Yeah, I caught it! Who was the coanchor with Mark?
I think it was Lisa; she always does a great job.
Absolutely, they make a fantastic team together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
host
presenter
broadcaster
Antonyms
guest
audience
viewer
verb
Definition
To share the role of anchoring a broadcast or event with another person.
Example
She will coanchor the evening news with her colleague.
Tense Forms
Past: coanchored
Past Participle: coanchored
Conversation
Did you hear that I will coanchor the morning news next week?
Really? That's exciting news!
Yeah, I can't wait to work with someone so experienced.
Root Explanation
Coanchor → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "anchor" (from Old English "ancor", meaning a device for mooring a vessel). The word "coanchor" refers to a person who shares the role of anchoring, typically in a broadcast or presentation context, working together with another anchor.
Memory Tip
Think of two people working 'together' ('co-') to 'moor' or stabilize a broadcast ('anchor'). This helps you remember that a coanchor is someone who shares the anchoring role.
Visually Confused Words
anchor
conchobor
coachwork
concord
concher
coactor
coacher