advertisement

[ad-ver-tahyz-muhnt, ad-vur-tis-muhnt, -tiz-]

noun

1. a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, or on the internet.

2. a public notice, especially in print.

3. the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public.

   The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.

advertisement

/ -tɪz-, ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt /

noun

1. Shortened forms: ad.  advert. any public notice, as a printed display in a newspaper, short film on television, announcement on radio, etc, designed to sell goods, publicize an event, etc

Other Word Forms

• preadvertisement noun
• readvertisement noun
• self-advertisement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advertisement¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French avertissement; advertise, -ment

Example Sentences

These guys are no advertisement for genetic supremacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Keller’s boss, Umberg, authored Senate Bill 576 to lower the volume on commercial advertisements, which passed the Legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature.

From Los Angeles Times

Some are questioning why such a significant appointment has been made without a normal recruitment process - involving a job advertisement, applications and interviews.

From BBC

Put on a poorly tailored suit and spit commentary on ESPN, sell workout apparel and underwear, or hawk rental cars in advertisements that make no sense; the options are limited, and they are bleak.

From Salon

The viral advertisement, which was seen online, on storefronts and posters and across social media, drew intrigue and offence.

From BBC

Related Words

• announcement 
• broadcast 
• commercial 
• display 
• endorsement 
• exhibit 
• literature 
• notice 
• placard 
• poster 
• propaganda 
• publication 
• publicity