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Definition of sportscaster

sportscaster

/ˈspɔːrtsˌkæstər/
sports · cast · er
Plural:sportscasters
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sportscaster Lexical Profile

sportscaster Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A journalist or announcer who broadcasts news, live play-by-play commentary, or analysis of sporting events on television, radio, or online media.

Example

"The veteran sportscaster was praised for her insightful analysis and energetic play-by-play commentary during the championship game."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

sportingly
sportsbook
sportscast
sportscaster
sportscasting
sportsground
sportsman

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s in American English as a blend of "sports" and "broadcaster," formed by adding the agent suffix "-er" to "sportscast."

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