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

David Griffin Westwood Friendly reminder Thank you Bill Dwyre for reminding us that the game is played by the players and not by the announcers. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Campbell acknowledged Penn State radio play-by-play announcer Steve Jones' quick actions while tending to Ham before he was transported to the hospital. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

The franchise’s greatest quarterback will return to Foxborough this weekend, this time as an announcer. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

The Lakers said Thursday that Iger will be the team’s play-by-play announcer for the new season, which tips off Friday. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 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