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Definition of anchorwoman

anchorwoman

/ˈæŋkərˌwʊmən/
an · chor · wom · an
Plural:anchorwomen
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anchorwoman Lexical Profile

anchorwoman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A female journalist who presents and coordinates a television or radio news broadcast.

Example

"The veteran anchorwoman guided viewers calmly through the breaking election coverage."

2

A woman who competes last in a relay race or team athletic event.

Example

"As the team's fastest sprinter, she was chosen to run the final leg as the anchorwoman."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary journalism and everyday English, gender-neutral terms like 'anchor' or 'news anchor' are generally preferred over gender-specific compounds like 'anchorwoman' or 'anchorman'.

• Nearby Words

anchorless
anchorman
anchorperson
anchorwoman
anchovy
ancient
anciently

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