promo

[ proh-moh ]

noun

, plural pro·mos.

1. promotion ( def 5 ).

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving the promotion of a product, event, etc.; promotional.

verb (used with object)

, pro·moed, pro·mo·ing.

1. to promote ( def 5 ).

promo

/ ˈprəʊməʊ /

noun

1. 1. something that is used to promote a product,
   2. ( as modifier )

      a promo video

Word History and Origins

Origin of promo¹

1960–65; by shortening; -o

Word History and Origins

Origin of promo¹

C20: shortened from promotion

Example Sentences

Promo shots for Dee Dee King, taken by famed rock photographer Bob Gruen, are also on display at the Storefront Gallery.

From The Daily Beast

The promo featured several stunning women in their underwear.

From The Daily Beast

Such has been the plight thus far of Anne Hathaway on the Interstellar promo tour.

From The Daily Beast

The promo tour for Guardians of the Galaxy has been one massive, doofy charm offensive from Pratt.

From The Daily Beast

Once on the ground, rent a car or book an Uber and make sure to use the festival's promo code available on their website.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• attention
• clout
• commercial
• distribution
• fame
• hoopla
• hype
• noise
• notoriety
• propaganda