noun
ad
ad
noun
1
An advertisement.
"The company ran a TV ad during the game."
How to Use Ad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal short form of "advertisement" — a paid announcement promoting a product or service.
When to use it
Informal; used in everyday speech and writing but rarely in formal documents.
Common pairings
run an ad
TV ad
online ad
Word Forms
ads plural
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Etymology
A shortened form of "advertisement."