Definition

A person who presents news on television or radio.

Example

The newscaster reported the latest updates on the weather.

Conversation

Did you see that newscaster on TV last night?

Yeah, I thought they did a great job covering the storm updates.

I agree! It's impressive how newscasters handle breaking news.

Absolutely, it takes a lot of skill to stay composed on air.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Newscaster → It is formed from "news" (from Old English *news*, meaning new information or reports) and "caster" (from Old English *castan*, meaning to throw or broadcast). A newscaster is someone who broadcasts new information or reports to the public.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'throwing' or 'broadcasting' ('caster') 'new information' ('news') to the audience.

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