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Definition of anchorman

anchorman

/ˈæŋ.kɚˌmæn/
an · chor · man
Plural:anchormen
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anchorman Lexical Profile

anchorman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A male broadcaster who presents news programs on television or radio and coordinates the reports of other journalists and correspondents.

Example

"The veteran anchorman delivered the evening news with calm authority for over two decades."

2

The final competitor to race on a relay team, or the rear, stabilizing member at the end of a tug-of-war rope.

Example

"Our fastest sprinter served as the anchorman for the 400-meter relay team."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern journalism and broadcasting, the gender-neutral terms 'anchor' or 'news anchor' are generally preferred over 'anchorman' and 'anchorwoman'.

• Nearby Words

anchorage
anchoring
anchorless
anchorman
anchorperson
anchorwoman
anchovy

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century in athletics and tug-of-war to denote the final, stabilizing competitor on a team, the term was later popularized in television broadcasting by CBS network executives describing Walter Cronkite during the 1952 political conventions.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anchorman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anchorman
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