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anchorman

/ˈæŋkɚmˌæn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
an-chor-man
IPA
/ˈæŋkɚmˌæn/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.

noun

The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.

noun

The person on a ship in charge of the anchor.

noun

The last player in sequence, seated furthest to the right of the dealer.

Etymology

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

Inflected Forms

anchormen (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

anchor anchorperson anchorwoman anchoress

Synonyms

anchor

Questions

How do you pronounce anchorman?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæŋkɚmˌæn/.
What does anchorman mean?
The main host of a television or radio program, particularly one relating to the broadcast of news.
Where does anchorman come from?
From anchor + man. Senses 1 and 4 derive from sense 2, sense 3 is literal.

How to pronounce anchorman

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