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

The dissonance is reflected in the gap between the confident pronouncements of Chinese leaders — aimed at an international audience — and their domestic anxieties. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Vikram-1 had ticked all of its boxes by just 17 minutes after liftoff, leading to a pronouncement from mission control. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 July 2026

None of these pronouncements has panned out; some have bordered on delusional. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Turning any particular case into a sweeping pronouncement produces little but heightened emotions and confusion. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 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