co-anchor

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[koh-ang-ker]

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verb (used with or without object)

to anchor (a news broadcast or other program) jointly with at least one other person.
Co-anchoring a local news show in my own hometown has been a wonderful experience.
As sportscasters for a major network, they coanchored with complete professionalism, but behind the scenes, there was a lot of friction.

noun

a person who co-anchors.
The station has announced a new format for its morning news program, but the co-anchors have not yet been named.

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Other Word Forms

co-anchorship noun
coanchorship noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of co-anchor¹

First recorded in 1965–70; co- ( def. ) + anchor ( def. )

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She was given a record-high $1-million annual salary to be the first woman co-anchor of a network evening newscast, paired with Harry Reasoner, a crusty and unwelcoming veteran.

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In 1974, she became the first woman co-host on "The Today Show," before taking a $1 million salary to move to ABC to co-anchor “The Evening News with Harry Reasoner.”

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‘Today’ show co-anchor Sheinelle Jones tells fans she will see them ‘soon’ as she continues with a ‘family health matter.’

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Her retirement also prompted a sit-down conversation with her longtime co-anchor David Ono.

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But he’s also remembered in Los Angeles for a life-changing five-year stint as co-anchor of the nightly news on Channel 2.

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