Talking Head (Noun)
Meaning
A talker on television who talks directly into the cameras and whose upper body is all that is shown on the screen.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The popular news channel often employed a talking head to provide instant commentary on breaking news stories.
- His smooth delivery and charming smile made him a sought-after talking head for discussing politics on television.
- In the 24-hour news cycle, the role of the talking head has become increasingly influential in shaping public opinion.
- After losing her job as a politician, she reinvented herself as a talking head on a prominent cable news network.
- Critics argued that the talking head was more focused on entertaining the audience than providing in-depth analysis of complex issues.