Definition

1. 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

1. reads news, commercials on radio or television
2. someone who proclaims a message publicly