pronouncement

noun

pro·​nounce·​ment prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt How to pronounce pronouncement (audio)
1
: a usually formal declaration of opinion
2
: an authoritative announcement

Examples of pronouncement in a Sentence

He made some important pronouncements on government policy.
Recent Examples on the Web
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.
By its third season, The Diplomat has established a reputation for shocking developments and sudden, dramatic pronouncements. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025 But many of those pronouncements were eventually proven false, landing Brown in hot water. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 And that included a strong pronouncement on Ohtani. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 This posturing on antidepressants and the Tylenol pronouncement is causing fear and confusion in pregnant people who may need these medications. Catherine Birndorf, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pronouncement

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pronouncement was in 1593

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pronouncement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronouncement. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

pronouncement

noun
pro·​nounce·​ment prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt How to pronounce pronouncement (audio)
: an official or solemn statement or announcement

More from Merriam-Webster on pronouncement

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!