announcement

noun

an·​nounce·​ment ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt How to pronounce announcement (audio)
Synonyms of announcement
1
: the act of announcing something or of being announced
2
: a public notification or declaration
3
: a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement

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Many people were surprised by the government's announcement that there will be a cut in taxes. I heard an announcement on the loudspeaker saying that the store was closing in 10 minutes. The company president made an announcement about the merger. He asked us to pay attention because he had an important announcement to make. I saw their wedding announcement in the newspaper. They have been very busy since the announcement of their wedding.
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The announcement comes less than a month after Leavitt held her first briefing after returning from maternity leave. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 The new kid on the block making an unexpected announcement to the world. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Trump frequently posts official government announcements exclusively on Truth Social, including military attacks and ceasefires, the hiring and firing of agency heads, and major domestic policies, the lawsuit said. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 The mayor will get regular updates from senior staffers, his office said, and the administration will keep churning out announcements and other updates throughout the week. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcement

Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of announcement was in 1512

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“Announcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcement. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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announcement

noun
an·​nounce·​ment ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s-mənt How to pronounce announcement (audio)
1
: the act of announcing
2
: a public notice announcing something

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