reporter
word
/ɹɪˈpɔɹtɝ/
ri-POR-tur
/ɹɪpˈɔːtɐ/
ri-PAW-tuh
Definition
A reporter is a person whose job is to gather information and tell the public about news and events, usually for TV, radio, newspapers, or websites.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for someone who goes out, interviews people, and covers events directly. 'Journalist' is broader and can include opinion or long-form writing, while 'reporter' usually focuses more on gathering and reporting news facts.
Spanish: reportero - periodistaPortuguese (BR): repórter - jornalistaPortuguese (PT): repórter - jornalistaChinese (Simplified): 记者Chinese (Traditional): 記者Hindi: रिपोर्टर - संवाददाताArabic: مراسل - صحفيBengali: সংবাদদাতা - রিপোর্টারRussian: репортёр - корреспондентJapanese: 記者Vietnamese: phóng viênKorean: 기자Turkish: muhabirUrdu: رپورٹرIndonesian: reporter - wartawan
Example Sentences
That reporter always seems to get the story first.
natural
The reporter asked the mayor three questions.
basic
She wants to be a reporter on TV.
basic
A reporter stood outside the school after the accident.
basic
A reporter just called asking for a comment, so be careful what you say.
natural
The reporter pressed him on the missing money, and he looked nervous.
natural