announcer
person who presents programs or events
A person whose job is to speak on radio, TV, or at a game or show, giving information and talking to the audience.
[someone] works as a/an [adjective] announcer
- The stadium announcer asked everyone to stand for the national anthem.
- She works as a morning radio announcer on a popular music station.
- The boxing match began after the ring announcer introduced both fighters.
- During the game, the TV announcer explained a new rule to the viewers.
- They hired a professional announcer to host the awards ceremony.
- The announcer on the radio gave the weather report.
- A loud voice came from the stadium announcer during the game.
- The ring announcer said the names of the fighters.
- My uncle is a sports announcer on TV.
- The announcer spoke clearly so everyone could understand.
person who makes official announcements
A person who tells important information to many people at one time, for example at a station, airport, or ceremony.
the announcer [verb] [information] to the crowd
- The station announcer apologized for the delay and gave the new departure time.
- At the graduation, the announcer read each student's name slowly and clearly.
- The airport announcer repeated the safety message in three languages.
- Before the parade began, the announcer explained the route to the crowd.
- The announcer instructed all visitors to move away from the closed area.
- The train announcer told us the train was late.
- An announcer at the airport gave a message about our flight.
- The announcer said my name during the school ceremony.
- The announcer asked people to leave the building.
- We waited for the announcer to tell us what to do.
- Base: announcer
- Plural: announcers
news announcer
1person who reads the news
A person whose job is to read the news on radio or television.
- The news announcer reported on the storm damage.
- As a news announcer, he has to speak very clearly.
- The evening news announcer began with the top stories of the day.
public address announcer
1announcer using a PA system
A person who speaks through loudspeakers at games, events, or in buildings to give information to many people.
- The public address announcer asked parents to meet their children at the main gate.
- She volunteers as the public address announcer at local baseball games.
- The public address announcer gave safety instructions before the concert started.
radio announcer
1person who presents on radio
A person whose job is to talk on the radio, introduce shows, and give information to listeners.
- He became a well-known radio announcer in his city.
- The radio announcer introduced the next song and read a traffic update.
- She dreams of working as a morning radio announcer.
ring announcer
1announcer in a boxing or wrestling ring
A person who stands in a boxing or wrestling ring and says the names and details of the fighters before the match.
- The ring announcer called both boxers to the center of the ring.
- The crowd cheered as the ring announcer introduced the champion.
- He practices his voice because he wants to become a ring announcer.
sports announcer
1person who calls sports events
A person whose job is to talk during a sports game and tell listeners or viewers what is happening.
- The sports announcer shouted with excitement as the team scored.
- He works as a sports announcer for local basketball games.
- The sports announcer explained the coach's decision to the audience.
stadium announcer
1person making announcements in a stadium
A person who talks through loudspeakers in a stadium to give information to the people watching a game or event.
- The stadium announcer asked fans to remain in their seats.
- When the home team scored, the stadium announcer said the goal scorer's name.
- The stadium announcer gave directions for the emergency exit.
track announcer
1announcer at a racing track
A person whose job is to talk during horse races or car races and tell people what is happening on the track.
- The track announcer called the race as the horses came around the final turn.
- Fans listened closely to the track announcer to follow the action.
- He started his career as a small-town track announcer.
TV announcer
1person who presents on television
A person whose job is to talk on television, introduce shows, and speak to viewers.
- The TV announcer spoke over the highlights of last night's game.
- As a TV announcer, she has to look and sound confident.
- The TV announcer reminded viewers to stay tuned for the evening news.