Definition

1. Noun:
   • A public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen: An "announcement" is a formal or official way of making information known to the public.
   • A formal public statement: It often refers to an official declaration made by an organization, government, or individual.

Usage

• An "announcement" is typically made to inform a group of people about news, decisions, or upcoming events.
• It is often delivered through formal channels like newspapers, official websites, broadcasts, or public addresses.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The company will make an important announcement about its new product next week.
  • I heard the announcement of the flight delay over the airport speakers.
  • The government's announcement about the new policy was published in all major newspapers.

Advanced Usage

• "to make an announcement": to formally declare or inform people about something.
  • The principal will make an announcement regarding the school schedule.
• "public announcement": a statement intended for the general population.
  • A public announcement warned citizens about the approaching storm.

Variants and Related Words

• Announce (verb): to make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
  • The mayor will announce the results tomorrow.
• Announcer (noun): a person who announces something, especially someone who introduces programs on radio or television.
  • The radio announcer has a very clear voice.

Synonyms

• Declaration: a formal or explicit statement or announcement.
• Proclamation: a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.
• Notice: a formal declaration or warning, or the fact of observing or paying attention.

Related Phrases

• Press announcement / Press release: an official statement issued to newspapers and other media to give information.
  • The celebrity's agent sent a press announcement to clarify the rumors.
• Birth announcement: a public notice, often a card or newspaper item, announcing the birth of a baby.
  • They sent out beautiful birth announcements to all their friends.

Noun

1. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
   • the announcement appeared in the local newspaper
   • the promulgation was written in English
2. a formal public statement
   • the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
   • a declaration of independence