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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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
Earlier this month, Augustine’s lawyer Gary A. Dordick posted a mock-movie advertisement that included a description and photo of the 2022 incident as well as the time, date and location of the upcoming court date.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 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
“I would like to place an advertisement in your newspaper. I’m searching for my mother. She’s gone.”
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Noem was summoned before Congress over those scandals and others, including her alleged misuse of government funds on television advertisements and private luxury jets.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
Beau said Daisy’s advertisements start with images of real food.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The campaign features the South Korean singer Karina, of the K-pop group Aespa, who is pictured in a series of advertisements for the shoes.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
They often find their victims through social media, text messages, dating sites, messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram, online advertisements, or even third parties, the bureau says.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
In just a few minutes, there was a long list of differences—things like advertisements, a purchase price, color pictures, comics, gossip columns, advice columns, world news.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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