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

Synonyms of announcer

• host
• DJ
• emcee
• MC
• newscaster

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

With two of Fox’s NFL announcers working MLB playoff series (thus moving Chris Myers up to a different team), the network will use Charlotte Hornets TV voice Eric Collins with Mark Schlereth on Sunday’s Dolphins-Bengals game. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The press box announcer informed the media Sean Newcomb was coming in for the bottom of the ninth, but that announcement turned out to be premature. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

Former All-Pro JJ Watt has been filling in for Romo as CBS’ lead NFL analyst, alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Romo, a former four-time Pro Bowl quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, has been booth partners with play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz since 2017. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing announcer

• public address announcer

Rhymes for announcer

• bouncer

Kids Definition

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