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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 notes

In 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.

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