noun

announcement

uh-NOWNS-muhnt

noun

A public or formal statement telling people about something.

"The company made an announcement about the new product launch."

"There was an announcement over the airport speakers about the delayed flight."

How to Use Announcement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething said or written to tell people a piece of news officially.

Common pairings

make an announcement official announcement announcement of engagement

announcements plural

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The company made an _____ about the new product launch.

From French annoncement, built from announce plus the noun-forming suffix -ment.

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