announcement

[uh-nouns-muhnt]

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

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• preannouncement noun
• reannouncement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of announcement¹

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

Example Sentences

Thursday’s announcement was meant to address that slide.

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In his announcement, Bessent said the international community was "unified behind Argentina and its prudent fiscal strategy, but only the United States can act swiftly. And act we will."

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“Like, literally, because if he formally makes this announcement, you know, there’s gonna be some significant price changes, right?”

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The announcement of the deal on Wednesday led to scenes of celebration in both Israel and Palestine, including people waving US flags and dancing in Tel-Aviv's Hostage Square.

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Steyer’s announcement came one day after Charles Munger Jr., the largest donor to the opposition, spoke out publicly for the first time about why he had contributed $32 million to the effort.

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Related Words

• advertisement 
• briefing 
• broadcast 
• disclosure 
• message 
• news 
• notice 
• prediction 
• publication 
• release 
• report 
• revelation 
• statement