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

And last month was the worst January for hiring announcements since 2009, according to data from career services company Challenger, Gray & Christmas. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026

The announcement does not specify whether these funds represent new appropriations or reallocations from existing programs. —Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026

Season 34 alum Fishel and 17-season pro veteran Slater sat down with EW ahead of the announcement to break down what's in store. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026

The monks embarked on the journey to remind Americans that peace is not a destination, according to the pilgrimage's announcement. —Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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