promo

[ proh-moh ]
/ ˈproʊ moʊ /
Informal.
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noun, plural pro·mos.

promotion(def 5).

adjective

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

verb (used with object), pro·moed, pro·mo·ing.

to promote(def 5).

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Origin of promo

1960–65; by shortening; cf. -o

Words nearby promo

promisee, promising, promisor, promissory, promissory note, promo, promonarchist, promonocyte, promontory, promote, promoter
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Words related to promo

noise, attention, commercial, clout, propaganda, notoriety, hoopla, hype, distribution, fame, clip, plug, notice, publicity, ballyhoo, pizzazz, press, pushing, buildup, puffery

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British Dictionary definitions for promo

promo
/ (ˈprəʊməʊ) /

noun plural -mos

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

Word Origin for promo

C20: shortened from promotion
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