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

Even temporary sales slumps breed alarmist pronouncements; book parties in disfavored genres begin to feel like wakes, sending off one more spirit to the inevitable afterworld of the remainder shelf. — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Beulah’s not delivering world-weary pronouncements, the way Beth does. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Converting your nonprofit to a moneymaker will do that; so will your leader’s series of smarmy pronouncements about the future. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026

As Miran Ali, a former vice president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, explained it, brands would often make sweeping pronouncements, only to pass the bill to their manufacturers and their workers. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 June 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