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advertiser

AD-vur-ty-zur
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Advertiser (noun) means a person or company that advertises, especially by paying to promote products or services. Example: “The magazine lost an advertiser when the company cut its marketing budget.”

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A person or company that advertises, especially by paying to promote products or services.
"The magazine lost an advertiser when the company cut its marketing budget."
"Each advertiser chooses which audience should see its ads."
"A local advertiser sponsored the radio show."

How to use advertiser

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who advertises something, usually by paying to promote it.

When to use it

It is a neutral, standard term used in business and everyday English.

Memory tip

Spell it with -iser, not -izer, and stress the first syllable: AD-vur-ty-zur.

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Common pairings
a major advertiser an online advertiser a national advertiser
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Etymology

The word was formed in English from the verb advertise plus the suffix -er, meaning one who does the action.

Origin: English

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Frequently asked questions

What does advertiser mean?
An advertiser is a person or company that advertises, usually by promoting products or services to the public.
What is the difference between an advertiser and a publisher?
An advertiser pays to promote something, while a publisher is the outlet that displays the ad to its audience.
How do you pronounce advertiser?
In American English it is pronounced AD-vur-ty-zur, with the stress on the first syllable.
What is the meaning of advertiser?
"advertiser" (noun) means a person or company that advertises, especially by paying to promote products or services.