noun
Uncommon
promoter
pruh-MOHT
Promoter (noun) means a person who organizes and publicizes an event, especially a concert or sports match. Example: “The boxing promoter arranged the biggest fight of the year.”
noun
1
A person who organizes and publicizes an event, especially a concert or sports match.
"The boxing promoter arranged the biggest fight of the year."
2
A person or thing that supports and encourages something.
"He's a tireless promoter of local arts education."
3
A region of DNA that controls when a nearby gene is switched on and read.
"Mutations in the promoter can change how strongly a gene is expressed."
How to use promoter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or, in biology, something) that sets an event or process in motion and keeps it going.
Common pairings
concert promoter
boxing promoter
gene promoter
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Etymology
From promote plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “promoter” mean?
The word “promoter” means a person who organizes and publicizes an event, especially a concert or sports match. In plain terms, someone (or, in biology, something) that sets an event or process in motion and keeps it going.
How do you pronounce “promoter”?
“Promoter” is pronounced pruh-MOHT (/pɹəˈmoʊtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “promoter” in a sentence?
Here is “promoter” used in a sentence: “The boxing promoter arranged the biggest fight of the year.”
What part of speech is “promoter”?
“Promoter” is a noun.
Is “promoter” a common word?
“Promoter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “promoter” have?
“Promoter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who organizes and publicizes an event, especially a concert or sports match.
What is the difference between a promoter and a sponsor?
A promoter organizes and publicizes an event, such as a concert or boxing match, taking on the logistics and marketing, while a sponsor typically provides financial support in exchange for advertising without necessarily organizing the event itself.
What does promoter mean in biology?
In genetics, a promoter is a region of DNA that controls when a nearby gene is switched on and read, acting as a signal for the cell's machinery to begin producing a protein. This is a technical, molecular sense unrelated to events or advocacy.
Can promoter refer to someone who supports an idea rather than an event?
Yes, promoter can also describe a person or thing that supports and encourages something, such as a promoter of peace or a promoter of healthy habits, extending beyond the event-organizing sense.
