noun
announcer
uh-NOWN-suh
noun
1
Someone whose job is to introduce or read out information, especially on radio, TV, or at an event.
"The announcer read out the winning lottery numbers live on air."
"A stadium announcer called out the starting lineup before kickoff."
How to Use Announcer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person whose voice you hear giving information, like on the radio or at a sports game.
Common pairings
radio announcer
sports announcer
public announcer
Word Forms
announcers plural
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Etymology
From announce plus the agent suffix -er, tracing back to Latin nūntius, "messenger."