Pronunciation
/rɪˈpɔːrtər/
Definitions
- Noun: A person who collects and writes news or information for a newspaper, radio, television, or other media outlet. ["A journalist who covers events and interviews people."](https://www.merriam-webster.com/[dictionary](/post/dictionary/)/[reporter](/post/reporter/))
- Verb: To gather information and present it in a written or spoken form, often for a news report. ["The reporter interviewed several witnesses at the scene."](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/report)
Phrases
- “On the reporter’s beat” refers to the area or topic a journalist covers regularly.
- “Undercover reporter” denotes a journalist who goes incognito to gather information.
- “Breaking news from the reporter” implies fresh and timely reporting.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The reporter filed a detailed story on the local election results.”
- Verb: “The reporter was dispatched to cover the conference.”
- Intransitive verb: “His latest report revealed shocking new details about the scandal.”
Synonyms
- Journalist
- Correspondent
- Newsman/woman
- Investigator
- Field correspondent
- Writer (in the context of journalism)