Announcement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt/ an·nounce·ment

Meaning & Definition of Announcement

Announcement (noun)

  1. the act of announcing something or of being announced
  2. a public notification or declaration
  3. a piece of formal stationery designed for a social or business announcement

Announcement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest

    "an announcement was in today's paper regarding the merger of the two banks"

    similar: ad, advert (chiefly British), advertisement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release
    related: broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, gazette (British), handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, broadcast, cablecast, newscast, telecast, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication, dispatch, report, annunciation, declaration, edict, proclamation, promulgation, pronouncement, pronunciamento, rescript, signification, ballyhoo, boost, buildup, campaign, plug, promo, promotion, propaganda, publicity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Announcement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Announcement:

Chiefly British: advert
ad, advertisement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release

Related Words for Announcement

broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, gazette, handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, broadcast, cablecast, newscast, telecast, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication

Origin & Etymology of Announcement

First known use: 1512

Words & Phrases Containing Announcement

commercial announcement, public service announcement

Frequently Asked Questions about Announcement

What does "Announcement" mean?

"Announcement" means the act of announcing something or of being announced. As a noun, it is defined as: the act of announcing something or of being announced.

What is another word for "Announcement"?

Other words for "Announcement" include ad, advert, advertisement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification and posting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Announcement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Announcement"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Announcement". Common alternatives include ad, advert, advertisement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting and release.

How do you use "Announcement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Announcement" in a sentence: "an announcement was in today's paper regarding the merger of the two banks".

Is "Announcement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Announcement" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Announcement"?

"Announcement" is pronounced /ə-ˈnau̇n(t)-smənt/ and divided into syllables as an·nounce·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Announcement"?

First known use: 1512.

What is another word for "Announcement" meaning "a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest"?

When "Announcement" (noun) means a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest, synonyms include ad, advert, advertisement, bulletin, communiqué and notice.