announcer
noun
an·nounc·er
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər 
: one who announces: such as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event
Examples of announcer in a Sentence
He works part-time as an announcer for a local radio station.
The racetrack announcer said that the next race was about to start.
The announcer said that the catcher had injured his shoulder.
Recent Examples on the Web
After retiring from professional football, Simpson went on to become a football announcer and sportscaster.
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Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The field’s parking lots, stands, concession area and announcer’s booth are undergoing major renovation courtesy of development money that was set aside by the City of San Diego.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
Viewers may see custom segments making the offer during soccer games and ahead of certain movies, says Feldman, or even hear announcer’s prompting them to click to find ways to order.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
And, 54 years after Harry Caray announced games for Oakland, Caray becomes the first announcer in Oakland A’s history to follow a family member behind the microphone as a regular broadcaster.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
Brooks-Moon had been the team’s public-address announcer since the Giants moved to their waterfront stadium now known as Oracle Park.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
An announcer then said on Vatican Radio that Francis decided not to read the homily.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
An announcer on Vatican Radio then said the pope had decided to not read the homily.
—Philip Pullella, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
For the first time, a woman will be the play-by-play announcer for an MLB team.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2024
Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The field’s parking lots, stands, concession area and announcer’s booth are undergoing major renovation courtesy of development money that was set aside by the City of San Diego.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2024
Viewers may see custom segments making the offer during soccer games and ahead of certain movies, says Feldman, or even hear announcer’s prompting them to click to find ways to order.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
And, 54 years after Harry Caray announced games for Oakland, Caray becomes the first announcer in Oakland A’s history to follow a family member behind the microphone as a regular broadcaster.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024
Brooks-Moon had been the team’s public-address announcer since the Giants moved to their waterfront stadium now known as Oracle Park.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
An announcer then said on Vatican Radio that Francis decided not to read the homily.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
An announcer on Vatican Radio then said the pope had decided to not read the homily.
—Philip Pullella, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
For the first time, a woman will be the play-by-play announcer for an MLB team.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Announcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/announcer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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announcer
noun
an·nounc·er
ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-sər
: one who announces: as
a
: a person who introduces television or radio programs, makes commercial announcements, or gives station identification
b
: a person who describes and comments on the action in a broadcast sports event
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