announcement

noun

an·​nounce·​ment ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt How to pronounce announcement (audio)
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

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.
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Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of announcement was in 1512

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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

announcement

noun
an·​nounce·​ment ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt How to pronounce announcement (audio)
1
: the act of announcing
2
: a public notice announcing something

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