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

  • (..) -PIease, no running. Good. -It's nice. ...a very special moment. Thank you so much for your patience. I have an announcement to make. -My granddaughter-- -Ahem. -She's here! -I see. (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries
  • (..) from the storm. The press is starting to compIain... about making their deadIines. If she's not here in minutes, I'II make the announcement. CHARLO TTE/ Yes, ma'am. It's OK. She'II be fine. She's gonna get here. Is this punishment for driving without... (..)
    2001 The Princess Diaries