Advertisement — Definition & Meaning

noun

uhd-VUR-tihs-muhnt

noun

A public notice or message designed to sell or promote a product, service, or idea.

"The magazine was full of perfume advertisements."

"They ran a television advertisement during the big game."

How to Use Advertisement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA public message meant to sell or promote something.

Common pairings

run an advertisement print advertisement classified advertisement

advertisements plural

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The magazine was full of perfume _____.

From Middle French advertissement, "statement calling attention," related to advertise.

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