promo
Americannoun
adjective
verb (used with object)
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of promo
1960–65; by shortening; cf. -o
Example Sentences
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But the feature dithers in development, which becomes something of a running joke here; the shot of a stone-faced Mr. McElwee watching a ridiculous promo reel is a moment of perfectly understated comedy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
From professional wrestling, Trump learned to refine the character and persona, the promo and the showmanship, and how to manipulate the public’s suspension of disbelief.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson now has his own clipping operation, Vyro, but it wasn’t long ago that he was turning to the startup known as Clipping for help with a promo campaign.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
While the film dons Prada’s name, Schiaparelli was among the go-to designers for the promo tour.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
And yeah, maybe the odds are better on this promo thing, but I’ll never be that lucky.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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