noun
advertising
AD-vuh-teye-zihng
noun
1
The activity or industry of promoting products and services to the public.
"She works in advertising, creating campaigns for major brands."
"Advertising spending usually spikes before the holiday season."
How to Use Advertising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe business or practice of promoting things to the public.
Common pairings
advertising campaign
advertising agency
work in advertising
Word Forms
advertisings plural
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Etymology
From advertise plus the ending -ing.
Rhymes for advertising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
uprising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
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