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 of announcement

• advertisement
• release
• ad
• bulletin
• posting

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

The announcement comes one day after the fast food chain shared that its beloved Nacho Fries will be a permanent feature on the menu, in addition to Flamin’ Hot Nacho Fries. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

The new announcements include a top-end Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, accompanied by a Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. —James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026

Check the shelter’s Instagram announcement for details. —Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026

The announcement of Lollapalooza 2026 comes just days after the festival wrapped its iteration in Chile, featuring headlining performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, Lorde, Tyler, the Creator, Chappell Roan, Skrillex, Lewis Capaldi and more. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing announcement

• commercial announcement
• pre-announcement
• public service announcement

Rhymes for announcement

• pronouncement

Kids Definition

announcement

noun

an·​nounce·​ment ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt 

1

: the act of announcing

2

: a public notice announcing something