promo
Americannoun
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promos
plural
adjective
verb (used with object)
noun
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Etymology
Origin of promo
1960–65; by shortening; cf. -o
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However, any toy promo from McDonald’s in December would have a high bar to clear after last year’s “Grinch”-themed socks, available with a “Grinch”-themed meal, sold quickly.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
The agent responded with an exciting promo: 50% for both me and my friend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Oasis fans have uncovered a set of cryptic clues in a promo video from the band, suggesting that they will stage gigs at Celtic Park in Glasgow next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
If you’re a seasoned people-mover rider, luxury is probably the last word you’d ascribe to the vehicle another mid-century promo video called a “monster on wheels.”
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 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
Moreover, the ubiquitous advertising campaigns of years past — featuring founder Dave Thomas through the 1990s, and the catchphrase “Where’s the beef?” even before that — have given way to promos that aren’t as distinctive.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
A producer then called to inform her that NewsNation executives wanted to have her on much less, despite her widespread presence across the channel’s promos, and well before election night, her contract expired.*
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
“Now, am I ever going to hold something again after it has been put out there with promos? I don’t want to make that exact same decision again, no I do not.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
My email inbox is starting to resemble the mailbox at my front door: stuffed full with junk mail and promos, with an important note tucked in here and there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
The Cabarets plywood-paneled walls are hung with deer antlers, Old Milwaukee beer promos, and mawkish paintings of game birds taking flight.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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