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explainer

A2
Uncommon

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɛksplˈeɪnə/

US

    Meanings

    Noun

    1. a person or thing that explains something

    2. a short article, video, or other media piece that explains a topic

    Beyond the definition

    An explainer is someone, or sometimes something, that helps people understand a hard idea more easily. Think of the friend who calmly walks you through a confusing board game rule, or the video that breaks down a news story step by step. The word is often used for people who are good at making complex topics simple, but it is also common in phrases like explainer video or explainer article. In each case, the main idea is the same: it takes confusion and turns it into clarity.

    Examples

    1. 1

      News background

      I didn't understand the news story until I read a short explainer on the voting system.

    2. 2

      Product tutorial

      The company posted an explainer video to show customers how the new app works.

    3. 3

      Report terms

      Before we look at the numbers, here's a quick explainer of the terms in the report.

    4. 4

      Legal background

      After the court ruling, the paper published several explainers for readers who wanted more background.

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    1. 5

      Beginner audience

      She's good at writing explainers for people who are new to the topic.

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    Used with (collocations)

    • news explainer
    • video explainer
    • quick explainer

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    Main spelling

    • explainer