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
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 volume of the basis trade has grown by a factor of five or more in the last several years, estimated to have reached $800 Bn to $1 Tn in March of this year (just prior to the Liberation Day announcement).
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
One day after making a big announcement about his future, RJ Sermons concentrated on the present and rebounded from a disappointing effort in the boys’ 100 meters to beat a loaded field in the 200 meters Saturday in the Southern Section Masters Meet at Moorpark High.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
The recall includes any Made-To-Order Small Sub, Large Sub, 30″ Super Sub, Wrap or Panini sold between Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, according to a company announcement, due to potential contamination with salmonella.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
One day after making a big announcement about his future, RJ Sermons concentrated on the present and rebounded from a disappointing effort in the boys’ 100 meters to beat a loaded field in the 200 meters Saturday in the Southern Section Masters Meet at Moorpark High.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 24 May 2025
The recall includes any Made-To-Order Small Sub, Large Sub, 30″ Super Sub, Wrap or Panini sold between Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, according to a company announcement, due to potential contamination with salmonella.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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announcement
noun
an·nounce·ment
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt
1
: the act of announcing
2
: a public notice announcing something
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