pronouncement

noun

pro·​nounce·​ment prə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt 

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

But that messaging appears to be wearing thin as the president’s various pronouncements have done little to change the reality that a large chunk of the world’s energy supplies is stranded by the conflict. —Josh Boak, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026

In modern central banking, policymakers’ pronouncements often shape the economy as much as their actual decisions. —Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026

The upside would be potentially lower rates, less volatility around the Fed and its pronouncements and press conferences and, ultimately, more independence for the central bank as its smaller economic footprint puts it less in the crosshairs of the political world. —Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026

And there is a sharp rise in brazenly racist pronouncements. —Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pronouncement

• announcement

Kids Definition

pronouncement

noun

pro·​nounce·​ment prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt 

: an official or solemn statement or announcement