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 the book comes on the heels of the show marking the 25th anniversary of its premiere in October 2000. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025

But then came the announcement that Peterson was out. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025

With the recent announcement, all now find themselves once more in legal limbo. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025

Contest sponsors reserve the right to make changes in the rules of the contest, which will become effective upon announcement. —Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025

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