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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Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Matt Vasgersian, the announcer for Sunday afternoon games on Peacock, will team up with Al Leiter and Neil Walker.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
In an effort to enhance the game’s local flavor, lead Sunday Night Baseball announcer Jason Benetti will be joined in the booth by a rotating cast of contributing analysts with ties to the clubs featured in that week’s matchup.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Matt Vasgersian, the announcer for Sunday afternoon games on Peacock, will team up with Al Leiter and Neil Walker.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
His wife, Elizabeth Chihaia-Kesar, known by her ring name Scarlett Bordeaux, is a professional wrestler, model, singer and ring announcer.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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