color commentary

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giving background information during a sports broadcast (BrE: colour commentary)

commentaryADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

color

Examples (10)

  • He provides the color commentary for the national football league broadcasts.
  • While the main announcer describes the action, the former player adds insightful color commentary.
  • Her expert color commentary during the Olympics was praised by viewers.
  • My dream is to one day provide color commentary for a major basketball team.
  • The broadcast team needs someone who can deliver engaging color commentary.
  • Providing good color commentary requires deep knowledge of the game and its players.
  • Who do you think gives the best color commentary in baseball today?
  • I love his color commentary; he always has the best stories about the players.
  • The retired boxer's color commentary added a layer of authenticity to the fight broadcast.
  • The new network is looking to hire analysts who can offer a fresh perspective through their color commentary.