announcement

Everyday

1. An announcement is a public message that tells people some news or information. tree →
2. The act of telling people something officially. tree →

In the lessons

At school, announcements are made in assembly or over the loudspeaker: a trip, a winner, a change of plan. At stations and airports, announcements tell travellers about trains and planes. Phrases: make an announcement, an important announcement, listen to the announcements.

Examples

• The headteacher made an announcement in assembly. tree →
• Listen carefully to the announcements on the train. tree →
• There was an announcement that the pool is closed today. tree →
• The announcement said our flight was delayed. tree →
• The teacher has an exciting announcement: we are going to the zoo! tree →
• I missed the announcement because I was talking. tree →
• An announcement over the speaker told everyone to go to the hall. tree →
• This unexpected announcement caused the princess such terror that she sank down in a dead faint. tree →

Note

Countable noun: an announcement. Verb: announce. Spelling: double n — an-noun-ce-ment, keep the e. To make an announcement (not do an announcement).