announcer

noun

an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce announcer (audio)
Synonyms of announcernext
: one who announces: such as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event

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He works part-time as an announcer for a local radio station. The racetrack announcer said that the next race was about to start. The announcer said that the catcher had injured his shoulder.
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Brady is a broadcast announcer for Fox Sports and has affiliations with or done appearances for Delta Air Lines, Fanatics, the WWE and Gucci. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Medics treat heat stroke and other ailments from trailers while an announcer calls out an endless stream of names of people separated from their families. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 Everyone's favorite Aussie announcer, Leigh Diffey, returned to our TV screens this weekend, and NASCAR fans were thrilled! — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Green was lauded by the ESPN announcers multiple times during the week for her defense and speed, comparing her to Jayda Coleman, a four-time College World Series champion at Oklahoma. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for announcer

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of announcer was in 1549

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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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announcer

noun
an·​nounc·​er ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər How to pronounce announcer (audio)
: one who announces: as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event

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