announcement

[ uh-nouns-muhnt ]

noun

1. public or formal notice announcing something:

   The announcement appeared in the newspapers.

2. the act of announcing.
3. a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
4. a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.

announcement

/ əˈnaʊnsmənt /

noun

1. a public statement
2. a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
3. a formal printed or written invitation
4. the act of announcing

Other Words From

• prean·nouncement noun adjective
• rean·nouncement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of announcement¹

From the French word anoncement, dating back to 1790–1800. See announce, -ment

Example Sentences

The substance of the governor’s announcement was incremental.

From Los Angeles Times

But by lunchtime, the nominee had come to the conclusion he didn't have the votes and he again shocked Washington with the announcement that he was showing himself the door.

From BBC

Reacting to the announcement, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham predicted that Bondi “will be confirmed quickly,” calling her selection a “grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick.”

From BBC

But, also unlike his past two MVP wins, the tenor of Thursday’s announcement that Ohtani had won MVP was changed as well.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the announcement, some campaigners feel the government has not set out clear plans for those who feel “stuck” in the leasehold system right now.

From BBC

Related Words

• advertisement
• briefing
• broadcast
• disclosure
• message
• news
• notice
• prediction
• publication
• release
• report
• revelation
• statement