announcer

noun

an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər 

: one who announces: such as

a

: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification

b

: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event

Synonyms of announcer

• host
• DJ
• emcee
• MC
• newscaster

Examples of announcer in a Sentence

He works part-time as an announcer for a local radio station.

The racetrack announcer said that the next race was about to start.

The announcer said that the catcher had injured his shoulder.

Recent Examples on the Web

Three-person announcer booths can take years to gel; Benetti and his fellow play-by-play callers will have just hours to get everyone on the same page. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

During the media call, play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti, analysts Rizzo and Joey Votto, and senior producer Matt Borzello talked about their approach. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Hutton is among several local MLB announcers retiring, along with Mets’ Howie Rose, the Giants’ Mike Krukow and the Mariners’ Rick Rizzs. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Sciambi, Deshaies, field analyst and reporter Elise Menaker, studio host Cole Wright and play-by-play announcer Alex Cohen all recently had their contracts extended through the 2028 season, sources told the Tribune. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing announcer

• public address announcer

Rhymes for announcer

• bouncer

Kids Definition

announcer

noun

an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər 

: one who announces: as

a

: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification

b

: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event