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announcement

American  
[uh-nouns-muhnt] / əˈnaʊns mənt /

noun

  1. public or formal notice announcing something.

    The announcement appeared in the newspapers.

  2. the act of announcing.

  3. a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.

  4. a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.


announcement British  
/ əˈnaʊnsmənt /

noun

  1. a public statement

  2. a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper

  3. a formal printed or written invitation

  4. the act of announcing

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Other Word Forms

  • preannouncement noun
  • reannouncement noun

Etymology

Origin of announcement

From the French word anoncement, dating back to 1790–1800. See announce, -ment

Example Sentences

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The latest announcement raises uncertainties for countries, including the UK and Australia who had previously negotiated 10% tariff deals with the US.

From BBC

But at the news conference for the announcement, West balked and said he was going to assist Riley, who was named the interim coach before it became permanent.

From Los Angeles Times

Bonta specifically referenced the advocacy and dedication of the “community members of west Altadena” in his announcement of the probe, saying the group “had a major impact on me.”

From Los Angeles Times

So for now, there will be no address to the nation, nor further public announcements on the Palace, Epstein and the former prince.

From BBC

The announcement comes weeks after Katseye performed at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where they were nominated for best new artist and best pop duo/group performance for their song, Gabriela.

From BBC