American English

How to pronounce announcer

nounB1
uhNOWNser

/əˈnaʊn.sɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Someone whose job is to speak on radio or television, introduce programs, or describe a game or event.

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Meanings & examples

noun

Someone whose job is to speak on radio or television, introduce programs, or describe a game or event.

The announcer introduced the next song.

The sports announcer described every play.

Common phrases & grammar

radio announcer · TV announcer · sports announcer

an announcer for + a radio station/show

the announcer on + a radio/TV program

nounless common

Someone who gives information or calls out names to a group, often using a loudspeaker.

The announcer called the winning team to the stage.

We heard the announcer at the train station.

Common phrases & grammar

stadium announcer

the announcer at + an airport/event

the announcer over + the loudspeaker

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