interrogator

noun

in·​ter·​ro·​ga·​tor in-ˈter-ə-ˌgā-tər How to pronounce interrogator (audio)
-ˈte-rə-
1
: one that interrogates
2
: a radio transmitter and receiver for sending out a signal that triggers a transponder and for receiving and displaying the reply

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Harper Simon is among the many pro musicians who have taken on the role of insatiably curious interrogator. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 One interrogator asked him insistently about Sarava’s investors. — Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 Designed by Pete and Alice Dye to resist one-note dominance, Sawgrass still works like an equal-opportunity interrogator. — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026 The White House press briefing room took on a surreal appearance as the speakers and interrogators dressed in tuxedoes and evening gowns for one of the most elegant and anticipated parties of the year became a crime scene instead. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrogator

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First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interrogator was in 1751

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