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

Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray died in Rancho Mirage, California. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

Spectators inside the Olympic arenas hear shoutouts by the announcers and see logos on the big screen. —ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

While fans wait for the ice to be reconditioned before the start of the women's speedskating 500-meter final, Bach, the IOC president from 2013-25, was interviewed by an in-arena public-address announcer. —Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026

Ron Moquett, one of Oaklawn's most successful and popular trainers, was with track announcer Matt Dinerman. —Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 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