announcer

noun

ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce announcer (audio)
Definition of announcernext
as in host
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity announcer for the Indy 500

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Recent Examples of announcer I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out to hear one of my favorite baseball announcers has been let go in a round of ESPN layoffs. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Among the familiar faces who will no longer be suiting up for ESPN include NFL analyst Ryan Clark and MLB play-by-play announcer Karl Ravech, a 33-year Bristol veteran. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026 One thing that is expected to remain a constant is the local announcers that fans are used to hearing. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 Fox Sports announcer John Strong mistook Matt Damon for Brad Pitt. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announcer
  1. host
  2. DJ
  3. emcee
  4. newscaster
Noun
  • This year’s celebration also follows Kansas City’s successful run as a host city for the FIFA World Cup.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • But the bump in revenue mostly came from hosts raising their rates.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of host
Noun
  • Tesla celebrated with servers on roller skates delivering orders, a Skypad DJ, and a phalanx of Cybercabs (4 in total), among other things.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Last season the Horned Frogs had one of the more underrated tight ends in the Big 12 with DJ Rogers, who had the best season of his career with 319 yards and two touchdowns.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of DJ
Noun
  • Separately, Love Island emcee Ariana Madix was a surprise inclusion in the best reality host category.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Mariska Hargitay will serve as emcee during TV’s biggest night, NBC announced on Tuesday, July 7.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of emcee
Noun
  • There’s something powerful—and, yes, stripped down—about seeing these politicians and newscasters without being able to hear their language.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
  • He was trailed by Marlene Galán-Woods, a former newscaster, in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of newscaster

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