reporter

noun

re·​port·​er ri-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce reporter (audio)
: one that reports: such as
a
: a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings
b
: a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding
c(1)
: a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news
(2)
: a person who broadcasts news
reportorial
ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce reporter (audio)
ˌre-pə-
ˌrē-
adjective
reportorially
ˌre-pər-ˈtȯr-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce reporter (audio)
ˌre-pə-
ˌrē-
adverb

Examples of reporter in a Sentence

She's a reporter for one of the major networks. the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
Recent Examples on the Web Construction of the offshore pier and causeway connecting it to land will take as long as 60 days and require about 1,000 U.S. troops, Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, told reporters. Alex Horton, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 Inspired by journalist Kim Barker’s memoir, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot follows a reporter (Tina Fey) who recounts her weird and wild journey covering the war in Afghanistan. Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 Daily Pilot reporter Matt Szabo contributed to this story. Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Reach the reporter at maryjo.pitzl@arizonarepublic.com or at 602-228-7566 and follow her on Threads as well as on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter @maryjpitzl. Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 Our newsletter has the best concerts, art, shows and more — and the stories behind them Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or d.bongiovanni@indystar.com. The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024 On a Friday call with reporters, Mr. Biden’s campaign aides did little to hide their frustration with coverage from the political news media and nervous whispers from Democratic allies about polling that shows the president trailing Mr. Trump nationally and in the important battleground states. Nicholas Nehamas, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Reach health care reporter Stephanie Innes at Stephanie.Innes@gannett.com or at 602-444-8369. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024 Each week, a reporter publishes a list of finalists and online poll for the public to vote on. Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'reporter.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reporter was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near reporter

Cite this Entry

“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reporter. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

reporter

noun
re·​port·​er ri-ˈpōrt-ər How to pronounce reporter (audio)
-ˈpȯrt-
: a person who reports
especially : one employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news

Legal Definition

reporter

noun
re·​port·​er
: one that reports: as
a
: one who makes authorized statements and publications of court decisions or legislative proceedings
also : a publication in which such reports are reproduced see also citation compare advance sheet
b
: one who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding
specifically : court reporter

More from Merriam-Webster on reporter

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!