annunciator

[ uh-nuhn-see-ey-ter ]

noun

1. an announcer.
2. a signaling apparatus, generally used in conjunction with a buzzer, that displays a visual indication when energized by electric current.

annunciator

/ əˈnʌnsɪˌeɪtə /

noun

1. a device that gives a visual indication as to which of a number of electric circuits has operated, such as an indicator in a hotel showing in which room a bell has been rung
2. a device giving an audible signal indicating the position of a train
3. See announcer
   a less common word for announcer

Other Words From

• an·nun·ci·a·to·ry [uh, -, nuhn, -see-, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of annunciator¹

1745–55; annūntiātor; annunciate, -tor

Example Sentences

We had been at General Quarters for twenty-one hours when the wall annunciator hummed.

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In 1870-2, he brought out a needle annunciator for hotels, and another for elevators, which had a large sale.

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Taylor's fingers began to play a tattoo on his annunciator board.

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There was a brief pause, then Bessie's voice came formally over the all-stations annunciator system.

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He found his heart leaping when the room bells rang, and the clerk, with a glance at the annunciator, sent boys hurrying off.

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