Announcement

/əˈnaʊnsmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A formal or public statement made to inform people about something.
The school made an announcement regarding the upcoming parent-teacher conference.
The act of making something known publicly.
The announcement of the new product line generated a lot of excitement among customers.
A notice or bulletin that conveys information.
I saw the announcement on the company's website about the job openings.
A formal notification that something is happening.
Her engagement was a surprise announcement to all her friends and family.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'anonces', from Latin 'annuntiare' meaning to proclaim.

Common Phrases and Expressions

press announcement
A public statement made to the media.
official announcement
A statement that is made by a person or organization in a formal capacity.
make an announcement
To formally declare something to an audience.

Related Words

notify
To inform someone about something.
declare
To announce something officially.
inform
To give someone information.

Slang Meanings

Shout out
He made a shout out about the party on social media.
Drop the news
She dropped the news about her engagement in the group chat.