Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who introduces or presents programs, segments, or information on television: A "tv announcer" is someone whose role is to speak to the television audience, providing commentary, introducing shows, reading news bulletins, or giving announcements.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The tv announcer welcomed viewers to the evening broadcast.
  • Before the show starts, the tv announcer reads a list of upcoming programs.
  • She worked for many years as a tv announcer for the national network.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a formal or official voice for a television station or network, as opposed to a program host who may have a more interactive or starring role within a specific show.
  • The calm voice of the tv announcer provided important updates during the emergency.

Variants and Related Words

• Announcer (n): A more general term for a person who announces, especially on radio, television, or at a public event.
  • He started his career as a radio announcer before moving to television.
• Television presenter (n): A broader term that can include hosts of talk shows, news anchors, and other on-screen personalities who present content.
• Newscaster (n): A specific type of announcer or presenter who reads news reports.

Synonyms

• Broadcaster: A person who presents or announces programs on radio or television.
• TV presenter: A person who hosts or introduces a television program.

Related Phrases

• Station announcer: An announcer who represents a specific television or radio station, often for continuity between programs.
  • The station announcer reminded viewers to stay tuned for the late-night movie.

Noun

1. an announcer on television