infomercial
noun
a long commercial that informs or instructs, especially in an original and entertaining manner.
infomercials
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pluralof infomercial.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They tap into the latest methods — radio, television, 1-800 numbers, billboards, bus stop benches and infomercials — to burn their brands into consumers’ consciousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
Miranda likes to rub Vaseline on her hands and put them inside luxury conditioning gloves while watching infomercials, while Charlotte loves to study her pores in a magnifying mirror for one whole hour every night.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2025
In 2000 Garvey was sued by the Federal Trade Commission for backing a shady weight-loss product, which he spoke glowingly about in infomercials.
From Slate ● May 29, 2024
Known in his sports heyday as a clean-cut role model, Mr. Garvey has leveraged his reputation since then by appearing in infomercials, giving motivational speeches and recording $149 Cameo greetings.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
When the Proactiv infomercials hit the airwaves, my mom paid for a rush order, but even the face wash, toner, and lotion combo couldn't conquer my clogged pores and whiteheads.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
