advertisement
uhd-VUR-tihs-muhnt
Advertisement (noun) means a public notice or message designed to sell or promote a product, service, or idea. Example: “The magazine was full of perfume advertisements.”
noun
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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."
"The bus shelter carried a large advertisement for a new breakfast cereal."
How to use advertisement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA public message meant to sell or promote something.
Common pairings
run an advertisement
print advertisement
classified advertisement
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Etymology
From Middle French advertissement, "statement calling attention," related to advertise.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for advertisement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “advertisement” mean?
The word “advertisement” means a public notice or message designed to sell or promote a product, service, or idea. In plain terms, a public message meant to sell or promote something.
How do you pronounce “advertisement”?
“Advertisement” is pronounced uhd-VUR-tihs-muhnt (/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “advertisement” in a sentence?
Here is “advertisement” used in a sentence: “The magazine was full of perfume advertisements.”
What part of speech is “advertisement”?
“Advertisement” is a noun.
Where does the word “advertisement” come from?
The word “advertisement” comes from Middle French. From Middle French advertissement, "statement calling attention," related to advertise.
Is “advertisement” a common word?
“Advertisement” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between an advertisement and a commercial?
Advertisement is a general term for any public notice or message designed to sell or promote a product, service, or idea, across any medium. Commercial specifically refers to an advertisement broadcast on television or radio.
Is advertisement used the same way in British and American English?
Advertisement is used in both British and American English, though British English commonly shortens it to "advert," while American English tends to shorten it to "ad." The full word advertisement is understood and used in both varieties.
What is the difference between an advertisement and marketing?
An advertisement is a specific message or notice promoting a product or service, while marketing is the broader set of activities, including research, branding, and strategy, used to promote and sell that product or service. Advertising, including individual advertisements, is one part of a wider marketing effort.
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