announcer

noun

an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər 

: one who announces: such as

a

: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification

b

: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event

Synonyms of announcer

• host
• DJ
• emcee
• MC
• newscaster

Examples of announcer in a Sentence

He works part-time as an announcer for a local radio station.

The racetrack announcer said that the next race was about to start.

The announcer said that the catcher had injured his shoulder.

Recent Examples on the Web

The announcers previously noted in the broadcast that cameras wouldn’t catch any shot of Chiefs players because of the Swift-Kelce nuptials. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

On top of that, ESPN announcers said the humidity changed the consistency of the buns. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

The broadcast announcers believed Bell to have won the first six rounds, unofficially. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Doug Vikser Manhattan Beach Please save us from these boring British futbol announcers that only inspire narcolepsy. — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing announcer

• public address announcer

Rhymes for announcer

• bouncer

Kids Definition

announcer

noun

an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər 

: one who announces: as

a

: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification

b

: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event