announcement
Americannoun
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public or formal notice announcing something.
The announcement appeared in the newspapers.
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the act of announcing.
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a short message or commercial, especially a commercial spoken on radio or television.
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a card or piece of formal stationery containing a formal declaration of an event, as a wedding.
noun
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a public statement
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a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper
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a formal printed or written invitation
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the act of announcing
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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Precious metals were boosted by the announcement of a cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
That’s the way it looks in the cold light of Wednesday after President Trump’s announcement late Tuesday of a two-week cease-fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Reacting to the latest escalation, his government made the historic announcement that it was open to negotiate directly with Israel – the countries do not have diplomatic relations.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Investors were euphoric early on Wednesday after President Donald Trump’s announcement Tuesday night of a two-week cease-fire between the U.S.,
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
The next morning in court one of the prosecutors made the announcement that White and everyone in the buzzing gallery were expecting: Ernest Burkhart refused to testify for the state.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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