announcer
noun
an·nounc·er
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər 
: one who announces: such as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event
Examples of announcer in a Sentence
He works part-time as an announcer for a local radio station.
The racetrack announcer said that the next race was about to start.
The announcer said that the catcher had injured his shoulder.
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The announcers played up how Goldberg was going out on his sword, and still has some fight left in him.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The Blues parted ways with longtime announcer John Kelly after deciding to simulcast its games on radio and TV.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The Munster Lions Club and town of Munster hosted my return, along with Cara Schmitt, the director of education at Chesterton Art Center, to once again serve as co-parade announcers for their annual Fourth of July Parade on Friday.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The Blues parted ways with longtime announcer John Kelly after deciding to simulcast its games on radio and TV.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The Munster Lions Club and town of Munster hosted my return, along with Cara Schmitt, the director of education at Chesterton Art Center, to once again serve as co-parade announcers for their annual Fourth of July Parade on Friday.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for announcer
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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announcer
noun
an·nounc·er
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər
: one who announces: as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event
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