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

The announcement of a new investor without any details about who that investor is will also not exactly inspire confidence. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

And the Santa Ana winds are blowing in September 1981, mentioned in a news report before an announcement of the latest Trawler victim in the season premiere. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Sierra Hull and Jesse Welles are among the acts included in this latest Hardly Strictly Bluegrass lineup announcement. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Graves’ retirement announcement in May kicked off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to vie for his open seat. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 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