Definition of ANCHORMAN

anchorman

Plural: anchormen

Noun

  • a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
  • The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
  • The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
  • The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.
  • The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.

Origin / Etymology

From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.

Synonyms

anchor, anchorperson

Scrabble Score: 16

anchorman: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
anchorman: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anchorman: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

anchorman: valid Words With Friends Word