advertisement
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advertisements
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a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, or on the internet.
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a public notice, especially in print.
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the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public.
The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.
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Origin of advertisement
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French avertissement; see origin at advertise, -ment
Explanation
A public notice promoting the sale of a certain item is called an advertisement. The word is often shortened to ad. They're on TV, on the radio, online, in the paper — you can't even escape advertisements at the movies. Although advertisements are usually meant to persuade, they aren't always just for selling goods. They're a great way to get the word out on just about anything. You can place an advertisement for all kinds of things: to look for your long-lost sister, to hire an employee, or to announce a local dance. Even way back in the 1600s, the British were posting advertisements for trips to a newfound place called "Virginia."
Vocabulary lists containing advertisement
Media Literacy - High School
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Example Sentences
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Major League Baseball wrapped a postseason advertisement around the front page of The Times this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
The analysts forecast seasonally soft revenue growth for both advertisement and commerce segments due to the Chuseok holiday in September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
I found Sedona Quantum Consciousness online, via an advertisement for its Cell-Well Medbed, which appeared in photos to be a souped-up tanning bed.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
In January, he took out a full-page advertisement in the Wall Street Journal attributing his past behaviour to his bipolar disorder.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
“We’re placing an advertisement in the Times next week.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
AI slop has begun appearing on restaurant menus, signs and advertisements, offering food imagery that looks optimized for appetite without necessarily resembling anything a person could cook.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Starting with the 2027 model year, advertisements for Stellantis vehicles generally cannot go below the invoice price paid by the dealer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Candidates in more than 20 races across at least 18 states have run television advertisements mentioning data centers this election cycle, almost evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
So far this decade, Walmart has built up its so-called retail media network, which charges brands for advertisements and sponsored searches on the retailer’s websites and apps.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Holmes checked newspaper advertisements for a rental flat far enough from his building to make impromptu visits unlikely.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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