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

Calvary Church, where the couple were longtime members, posted a tribute on Facebook following the announcement of their deaths. —Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026

The Warriors made the announcement Tuesday ahead of their home game against Toronto. —Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026

During the announcement, a lumbering Frankenstein’s Monster appeared on the set with Thompson and Mitchell. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

There has been no official announcement or legislative action indicating that a stimulus check will be issued in January. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 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