announcements
|an-nounce-ment|
/əˈnaʊnsmənt/
(announcement)
making something known
Etymology
'announcement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'annoncer' (from Latin 'annuntiare'), where the Latin elements 'ad-' (toward) and 'nuntiare' (to report, related to 'nuntius' meaning 'messenger') conveyed the sense of bringing news.
'announcement' changed from Middle English 'anuncement' (from Anglo-Norman/Old French influences) and eventually became the modern English word 'announcement' with the suffix '-ment' forming a noun from the verb 'announce'.
Initially, it meant 'a message brought by a messenger' or 'the act of reporting news,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a formal public statement or notice.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a formal public statement telling people about something (such as news, decisions, or events).
The school made several announcements about next week's schedule.
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Noun 2
a notice providing information (for example, posted or broadcast information about events, openings, or changes).
There were announcements on the board about room changes for the conference.
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Last updated: 2025/08/16 11:37