announcer
UK: əˈnaʊnsə | US: əˈnaʊnsər
n. a person who announces or presents information, especially on radio, television, or at public events
announcer = announce<declare> + er<agent noun suffix>
- announce: From Old French anoncer, Latin annuntiare (ad- "to" + nuntiare "report"), meaning "to declare publicly."
- -er: Agent noun suffix in English, indicating "one who performs an action."
Etymology Origin:
The word announcer combines announce, rooted in Latin annuntiare ("to bring news"), with the English suffix -er, creating a term for someone who delivers information. The evolution reflects a shift from general declaration (announce) to a professional role (announcer) in media and public communication.
The radio announcer introduced the next song with enthusiasm.
The stadium announcer called out the players' names before the match.
She trained to become a news announcer for a national television network.
The flight announcer informed passengers about the delay.
A skilled announcer keeps the audience engaged during live events.