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

The real soccer heads also bristle at the nonstop, play-by-play commentating style of American announcers. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

The longtime Dirt Bowl announcer is once again spending his summer weekends courtside. — Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 July 2026

Save for a Will Ferrell cameo and a couple appearances from boxing announcer Michael Buffer, there weren’t many crossovers in Citizens Bank Park. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

The stadium announcer did not provide any guidance, and the big screen did not show the replay. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 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