adj
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promotional
pruh-MOH-shuh-nuhl
Promotional (adj) means relating to advertising or publicity meant to sell or popularize something. Example: “The shop ran a promotional campaign to attract customers to its new cafe.”
adj
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Relating to advertising or publicity meant to sell or popularize something.
"The shop ran a promotional campaign to attract customers to its new cafe."
"He wore a promotional T-shirt that the company had given out for free."
"The store handed out promotional flyers outside the mall."
How to use promotional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelated to marketing or advertising something.
Common pairings
promotional offer
promotional material
promotional price
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Word forms
- Plural
- promotionals
- Comparative
- more promotional
- Superlative
- most promotional
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Rhymes for promotional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “promotional” mean?
The word “promotional” means relating to advertising or publicity meant to sell or popularize something. In plain terms, related to marketing or advertising something.
How do you pronounce “promotional”?
“Promotional” is pronounced pruh-MOH-shuh-nuhl (/pɹəˈmoʊʃənəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “promotional” in a sentence?
Here is “promotional” used in a sentence: “The store handed out promotional flyers outside the mall.”
What part of speech is “promotional”?
“Promotional” is an adjective.
Is “promotional” a common word?
“Promotional” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "promotional" and "advertising"?
"Promotional" is an adjective describing anything meant to sell or popularise something, and it covers a wide range of publicity. Advertising is one specific type of promotion, so all advertising is promotional, but promotional activity also includes things like giveaways, discounts, and sponsorships.
What nouns commonly follow "promotional"?
Frequent pairings include "promotional material," "promotional offer," "promotional code," "promotional campaign," and "promotional video." Each describes something created to advertise or publicise a product, service, or brand.
Is "promotional" always about marketing?
In everyday use, yes: it relates to advertising or publicity intended to sell or popularise something. It commonly describes both messages, such as promotional emails, and physical items given away to raise a brand's profile, such as promotional gifts.
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