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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The movie features interviews with players from the 1982 Brewers — including Hall of Famers Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Ted Simmons and Rollie Fingers — along with behind-the-scenes figures, including late Hall of Fame announcer Bob Uecker.
—
Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Five years have past since former Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear was unceremoniously removed from Sacramento’s airwaves after three decades as a popular television and radio personality.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here is my in-depth primer on the NFL on television this season, including what’s on each network and streaming service, what’s new and announcer changes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
As Stromberg says, once the referee’s office clears a match for play, one of the USTA’s two announcers calls the players to the practice desk.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for announcer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Five years have past since former Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear was unceremoniously removed from Sacramento’s airwaves after three decades as a popular television and radio personality.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Here is my in-depth primer on the NFL on television this season, including what’s on each network and streaming service, what’s new and announcer changes.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
As Stromberg says, once the referee’s office clears a match for play, one of the USTA’s two announcers calls the players to the practice desk.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for announcer
Cite this Entry
“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share