noun
infomercial
IHN-fuh-mur-shuhl
Infomercial (noun) means a long television advertisement made to look like an informative program, promoting a product. Example: “Late-night TV was full of infomercials for kitchen gadgets.”
noun
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A long television advertisement made to look like an informative program, promoting a product.
"Late-night TV was full of infomercials for kitchen gadgets."
"The infomercial promised the blender would change her life."
How to use infomercial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA TV ad disguised as an informative show, usually selling one product at length.
Common pairings
late-night infomercial
infomercial for
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Etymology
A blend of information and commercial.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for infomercial
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What does “infomercial” mean?
The word “infomercial” means a long television advertisement made to look like an informative program, promoting a product. In plain terms, a TV ad disguised as an informative show, usually selling one product at length.
How do you pronounce “infomercial”?
“Infomercial” is pronounced IHN-fuh-mur-shuhl (/ˈɪnfəˌmɝʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “infomercial” in a sentence?
Here is “infomercial” used in a sentence: “Late-night TV was full of infomercials for kitchen gadgets.”
What part of speech is “infomercial”?
“Infomercial” is a noun.
