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

As for 2027 and whether Punk Rock Bowling will return to Las Vegas, Stern isn’t ready to make an announcement. — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Amid the backlash, the White House has defended the television spots as public service announcements meant to educate voters and promote patriotism. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

The announcement follows the reveal of this year’s nominations, led by Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala with eight nods apiece. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

The announcement of the Skydance C-suite on Monday didn’t reveal who would run the international piece of the new company puzzle. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Oct. 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