Definition of "anchorwoman" []

• A woman who narrates or coordinates a newscast in which several correspondents give reports. (noun)
• Sports A woman who is an anchor in a competition, such as a relay race. (noun)

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• "Even Furuse's bosses at Japan's TBS network face the facts, quoting this spokesman who said "Furuse isn't the main anchorwoman, but the media have been reporting that the 'suikappu' will be on, so it's good PR, at least.""
• "The danger of war should be removed and peace safeguarded in the Korean peninsula, said the message, which was also read by a North Korean anchorwoman in a state television broadcast monitored in Seoul."
• ""The danger of war should be removed and peace safeguarded in the Korean peninsula," said the message, which was also read by a North Korean anchorwoman in a state television broadcast monitored in Seoul."