announcement

Definition

  • noun: a written or spoken statement that tells people about something
  • noun: the act of 'announcing' or of being 'announced'
  • synonyms: proclamation, publication, intimation

Examples

  • Our program will pause now for a brief 'commercial announcement'. [=a television or radio commercial]

  • Many people were surprised by the government's 'announcement' that there will be a cut in taxes.

  • We had to leave before the 'announcement' of the winners. [=before the winners were announced]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Shares in Lincoln Industries were suspended today on news of a hostile takeover by Seattle entrepreneur Christian Grey. The announcement came on the same day founder and CEO John Lincoln was fired by his own board. It's alleged Lincoln misused company finances (..)
    2018 Fifty Shades Freed
  • (..) to these lengths? I don't know. But don't worry. I swore I'd keep you safe, and I will. indistinct announcement over P.A. Linc. Grey. Hello. This is my wife, Anastasia. (..)
    2018 Fifty Shades Freed