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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The announcement Wednesday was more than a conclusion to months of clinical trials and regulatory strife.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
In a statement, Mills said the announcement of his sacking had led "to the publication of rumour and speculation".
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The Bulls did not elaborate, but the announcement that Ivey would be waived came soon after one of his videos on Instagram Live .
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The bank already finances all of the above and says it is ready to put more resources into the efforts, though the announcement is light on exact dollar commitments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“Sorry,” I say, as I fumble around in the depths of my bag, missing it multiple times in my desperation to turn it off while it keeps screaming its obnoxious announcement.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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