promo

[proh-moh]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).

Origin of promo

1960–65; by shortening; cf. -o

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Related Words for promo

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

Examples from the Web for promo

Contemporary Examples of promo

Promo shots for Dee Dee King, taken by famed rock photographer Bob Gruen, are also on display at the Storefront Gallery.
‘All Good Cretins Go to Heaven’: Dee Dee Ramone’s Twisted Punk Paintings
Melissa Leon
December 15, 2014
The promo featured several stunning women in their underwear.
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Marlow Stern
November 20, 2014
Such has been the plight thus far of Anne Hathaway on the Interstellar promo tour.
Do We Still Hate Anne Hathaway?
Kevin Fallon
November 5, 2014
The promo tour for Guardians of the Galaxy has been one massive, doofy charm offensive from Pratt.
Guardians of the Galaxy’s Chris Pratt Is the Everydude Superhero
Kevin Fallon
August 1, 2014
Once on the ground, rent a car or book an Uber and make sure to use the festival's promo code available on their website.
America’s Best Summer Food Festivals
Lonely Planet
July 5, 2014

British Dictionary definitions for promo

promo

noun plural -mos

1. informalsomething 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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Word Origin and History for promo

1958 (in "Billboard" headlines), shortening of promotion in the sense "advertising, publicity."