# announcer

/əˈnaʊnsɝ/ (US) · /ɐnˈaʊnsɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/announcer
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

a person who gives information on the radio, television, or at a public event. They often introduce programs, read the news, or describe what is happening in a sports game.

For teachers: a person who introduces programmes or reads news and information on radio or television; also refers to individuals who provide public address commentary at live events.

## Examples

- The radio announcer introduces the next song.
- The stadium announcer called out the names of the starting players as they ran onto the field.
- Despite the technical difficulties during the live broadcast, the professional announcer remained calm and continued to provide updates to the audience until the signal was restored.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in media and sports contexts; often paired with specific modifiers like 'radio', 'television', or 'stadium'.

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