Cool MateCommentator
UK /["/ˈkɒmənteɪtə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/"]/
Definition
a person who describes an event while it is happening, especially on television or radio
In simple words: A person who talks about an event as it happens, usually on TV or radio.
Examples
- a **television/sports commentator**
- He's one of the great sports commentators of our time.
- She's a political commentator for the BBC.
- Political commentators are predicting that the minister will have to resign.
- a commentator on current affairs
- He is best known as a commentator on culture and the arts.
Usage notes
Used in news or sports contexts; not suitable for informal conversations. Avoid in casual settings unless discussing media.
Grammar pattern
commentator + on + event
Memory hint
Think of 'comment' + 'ator' as the one who comments.
Collocations
- sports
- basketball
- cricket
- influential
- independent
- foreign
- commentator on
Synonyms
- announcer
- broadcaster
- narrator
- analyst
- reporter
Antonyms
- spectator
- audience
- listener
- viewer
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'comment' as a noun or verb.
- Using 'commentator' to refer to a general speaker instead of a specific role.
- Mixing up with 'commentary', which refers to the act or script rather than the person.