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

The house was built as a showcase home — an advertisement of sorts for other residents looking to rebuild.

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But then there were the innumerable brand tie-ins, promotional stops, products and advertisements, intent on keeping the hype train on its tracks through the lucrative holiday season.

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Gershon also sees something else in this advertisement: “This ad is an example of an early, and much darker, version of contract work,” she says.

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The authors called for nations to introduce warnings on package labels, restrict marketing -- particularly advertisements aimed at children -- and tax certain UPFs, using the money to make fresh food more affordable for low-income households.

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Spokesperson told the BBC Booking.com accurately displays price and availability at the time advertisements are shown and will work with the ASA "to address any outstanding questions they might have".

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Related Words

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