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/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/
Definitions
A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or idea.
/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/
A public promotion of a product or service.
I saw an advertisement for a new phone.
💡 Simply: A way to tell people about something you're selling.
More Examples
The advertisement was very persuasive.
How It's Used
"The company launched a new advertisement campaign on television."
"The newspaper was filled with advertisements for various products."
Idioms & expressions
word-of-mouth advertisement
Promotion of a product or service through personal recommendations.
"Word-of-mouth advertisement is often more effective than traditional advertising."
From Middle English *advertisement*, from Old French *advertisement*, from *advertir* "to warn, inform", from Latin *advertere* "to turn to, heed". Originally implied a warning or announcement, evolving to its modern meaning.
In earlier usage, the term implied a more formal or official announcement, closer to a public notice.
Memory tip
Think 'ad' for advertising and 'vertise' for 'to tell' or 'inform'.