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 comes amid reports of ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon that have killed civilians. —Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 May 2026

The announcement, first reported by KCRA, comes on the heels of an April consumer alert by California Atty. —Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

That made the launch event more of a show than a marketing announcement. —James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

According to a White House announcement, multiple administrations have long expressed interest in a larger event space that can accommodate more guests. —Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 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