anchorman
Translation
news anchor, newscaster
Examples
The anchorman presented the evening news.
The anchorman presented the evening news.
He was a famous anchorman in the 1980s.
He was a famous anchorman in the 1980s.
Grammar Patterns
((as)) an anchorman ((for sth.)) as a news anchor (for a company) He works as an anchorman for the BBC.
Similar Words
newscaster, newsreader, presenter
Etymology
From 'anchor' (the main support) and 'man'. The person who 'anchors' or holds a program together.
Memory Tips
Imagine a man holding a ship's anchor while reading the news. He is the 'anchor' of the show.