announcer
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- preannouncer noun
Etymology
Origin of announcer
Example Sentences
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Stephen Nelson, entering his fourth season with the Dodgers, has been on the call as the lead radio play-by-play announcer for their last two World Series championships.
From Los Angeles Times
When longtime announcer Don Pardo asks Kroeger’s milquetoast contender, “When is the next reappearance of Halley’s Comet scheduled?” a buzzer instantly cuts him off.
From Salon
While NBC did not show the incident, announcer Mike Tirico said, in explaining the brief stoppage of play, “We have some rocket scientist running around the field.”
From Los Angeles Times
The opening credits find him standing, hands on his hips, as the announcer declares that he fights for “truth, justice, and the American way.”
The arena announcer further pumps up the audience.
From Los Angeles Times
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