Meaning & use

announcements

noun·Everyday

Public or formal statements that give information or news to a group of people.

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The principal read the morning announcements over the school's intercom system.

Wedding announcements were mailed to friends and family two months before the event.

A note on using this word

'Announcments' is a common misspelling; remember the 'e' before the final '-ments' in announcements.

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