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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Telemundo announcer Andres Cantor also reported Tuesday evening that the two sides were nearing a new deal. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Woodward replaces Tony Castricone, who left the job after nine years to become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ radio play-by-play announcer. — Grace Raynor, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The announcers continued to call out Fletcher’s lack of urgency in between moves. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Mark Owens, after 16 seasons with the Braves, is stepping down as their on-field announcer this year. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 21 July 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 1 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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