announcer
/ə'naunsə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who reads news, commercials, or other messages on radio or television: An announcer is someone whose job is to present information or advertisements to an audience via broadcast media.
- Someone who proclaims a message publicly: An announcer can also be a person who makes an announcement in a public setting, such as at a sports event or ceremony.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The radio announcer introduced the next song with enthusiasm.
- The stadium announcer asked the crowd to please take their seats.
Advanced Usage
- "Announcer" in different contexts: While commonly associated with broadcasting, the term can apply to anyone formally declaring information to a group.
- The award ceremony's announcer called each winner to the stage.
Variants and Related Words
- Announce (verb): To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
- The company will announce its new product next week.
- Announcement (noun): A public and typically formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
- The principal made an important announcement over the school's loudspeaker.
Synonyms
- Broadcaster: A person who presents or announces programs on radio or television.
- Presenter: A person who introduces or hosts a television or radio program.
- Herald: A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen (more formal/literary).
Related Phrases
- Track announcer: A person who describes the events and calls the races at a horse or auto racing track.
- The track announcer's voice was hoarse from calling all the races.
- Public address announcer (PA announcer): A person who makes announcements over a public address system, typically at a live event.
- The PA announcer reminded fans about the upcoming game schedule.
Noun
- reads news, commercials on radio or television
- someone who proclaims a message publicly