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
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.
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The broadcasting pioneer also served as the Houston Astros’ first Spanish-language announcer starting in 1962.
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Ed Guzman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Center Deandre Ayton picked at his nails as Redick was no longer standing in front of the announcer’s table, but seated on the bench with his assistant coaches beside him.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The announcers talked up the juxtaposition between Trick Williams, who was over at the highest level from Day 1, and Sami Zayn—who scratched and clawed his way up the ranks for over two decades.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The cancellation marks another twist in the long career of the former Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Ed Guzman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Center Deandre Ayton picked at his nails as Redick was no longer standing in front of the announcer’s table, but seated on the bench with his assistant coaches beside him.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
The announcers talked up the juxtaposition between Trick Williams, who was over at the highest level from Day 1, and Sami Zayn—who scratched and clawed his way up the ranks for over two decades.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The cancellation marks another twist in the long career of the former Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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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
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