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promotional

pruh-MOH-shuh-nuhl

Promotional (adj) means relating to advertising or publicity meant to sell or popularize something. Example: “The store handed out promotional flyers outside the mall.”

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Relating to advertising or publicity meant to sell or popularize something.
"The store handed out promotional flyers outside the mall."

How to Use Promotional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelated to marketing or advertising something.

Common pairings
promotional offer promotional material promotional price

Word Forms

more promotional comparative, promotionals plural, most promotional superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “promotional” mean?

The word “promotional” means relating to advertising or publicity meant to sell or popularize something. In plain terms, related to marketing or advertising something.

How do you pronounce “promotional”?

“Promotional” is pronounced pruh-MOH-shuh-nuhl (/pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “promotional” in a sentence?

Here is “promotional” used in a sentence: “The store handed out promotional flyers outside the mall.”

What part of speech is “promotional”?

“Promotional” is an adjective.

Is “promotional” a common word?

“Promotional” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between "promotional" and "advertising"?

"Promotional" is an adjective describing anything meant to sell or popularise something, and it covers a wide range of publicity. Advertising is one specific type of promotion, so all advertising is promotional, but promotional activity also includes things like giveaways, discounts, and sponsorships.

What nouns commonly follow "promotional"?

Frequent pairings include "promotional material," "promotional offer," "promotional code," "promotional campaign," and "promotional video." Each describes something created to advertise or publicise a product, service, or brand.

Is "promotional" always about marketing?

In everyday use, yes: it relates to advertising or publicity intended to sell or popularise something. It commonly describes both messages, such as promotional emails, and physical items given away to raise a brand's profile, such as promotional gifts.

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