color commentator en · NOUN
Etymology
From color (“detail or flavour”) + commentator.
Meanings
- (US) At a sporting event, a member of the radio or television announcing team who assists a play-by-play announcer. Provides insight into strategy, player performance, background information, etc., and often light humor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| color commentators | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| colour commentator | alternative | lexicographic |