announcement

noun

an·​nounce·​ment ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt 

1

: the act of announcing something or of being announced

2

: a public notification or declaration

3

: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement

Synonyms

• ad
• advert [chiefly British]
• advertisement
• bulletin
• communiqué
• notice
• notification
• posting
• release

Examples of announcement in a Sentence

Many people were surprised by the government's announcement that there will be a cut in taxes.

I heard an announcement on the loudspeaker saying that the store was closing in 10 minutes.

The company president made an announcement about the merger.

He asked us to pay attention because he had an important announcement to make.

I saw their wedding announcement in the newspaper.

They have been very busy since the announcement of their wedding.

Recent Examples on the Web

There is no age limit to participate and no school affiliation is necessary to audition; up to eight groups will be selected, with the announcement of those set for Feb. 3. —Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024

But here’s the reality: The announcement of your rebrand isn’t the end of the journey. —Jim Heininger, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Some of these have been expected, but one unexpected announcement is a sequel to a game from Obsidian Entertainment. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

Just in time for the holidays, the national average for gas is set to hit its lowest rate in 3 ½ years, according to a new announcement from AAA. —Saleen Martin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing announcement

• commercial announcement
• pre-announcement
• public service announcement

Kids Definition

announcement

noun

an·​nounce·​ment ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt 

1

: the act of announcing

2

: a public notice announcing something