announcer
noun
an·nounc·er
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər 
: 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
Examples of announcer in a Sentence
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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The Last of Us star, 54, assumed the role of the announcer for the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Master of ceremonies Conan O'Brien (taking his first swing at Oscars hosting duties) and announcer Nick Offerman (also his first time in the role) will oversee the celebration in the year's best and brightest in film.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Many of the guests, including former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, Warriors coach Steve Kerr, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, Giants announcer Dave Flemming and others are expected to join him on the podcast.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite audio issues and a miscue from the announcer, Jane Fonda got her message across at the 2025 SAG Awards.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Master of ceremonies Conan O'Brien (taking his first swing at Oscars hosting duties) and announcer Nick Offerman (also his first time in the role) will oversee the celebration in the year's best and brightest in film.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Many of the guests, including former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, Warriors coach Steve Kerr, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, Giants announcer Dave Flemming and others are expected to join him on the podcast.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Despite audio issues and a miscue from the announcer, Jane Fonda got her message across at the 2025 SAG Awards.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for announcer
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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announcer
noun
an·nounc·er
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər
: 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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