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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Kilgo was on the mic as the team’s radio announcer.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
How can the sideline reporter, the color commentator or the play-by-play announcer make sure everyone is interested?
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Kay Adams will handle pre-game and halftime hosting duties, while former NFL player Andrew Hawkins is on board as a play-by-play announcer.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Like many in Philadelphia, former Sixers announcer Marc Zumoff has fond memories of that season.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
How can the sideline reporter, the color commentator or the play-by-play announcer make sure everyone is interested?
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Kay Adams will handle pre-game and halftime hosting duties, while former NFL player Andrew Hawkins is on board as a play-by-play announcer.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Like many in Philadelphia, former Sixers announcer Marc Zumoff has fond memories of that season.
—Pat Gallen, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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