Commercial
/kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to or engaged in commerce or trade.
/kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
Relating to commerce or trade
That's a commercial building.
💡 Simply: Imagine a bustling marketplace. Anything related to buying and selling products or services is 'commercial'.
👶 For kids: It means about buying and selling things.
More Examples
They have a commercial license.
How It's Used
"The company's commercial success is undeniable."
"Commercial activity increased significantly after the reforms."
An advertisement on television or radio.
/kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
An advertisement broadcast on television or radio
I skipped the commercials.
💡 Simply: It's a short TV or radio show that tells you about a product and tries to get you to buy it. Think of those fun ads that interrupt your favorite shows!
👶 For kids: It's a short movie on TV that tells you about toys or food.
More Examples
That's a new commercial for soda.
How It's Used
"During the commercial break, I went to the kitchen."
"That commercial was really catchy."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
commercial success
Achieving significant profits and market share.
"Their new product has had phenomenal commercial success."
From Middle French *commercial, from Latin *commercialis, from commercium "trade, commerce", from com- "together" + mercari "to trade"
The word's usage has expanded from its original focus on trade to encompass modern advertising.
Memory tip
Think 'com' for 'common' and 'mercial' for 'merchandise' – it's related to common trade goods.
Word Origin
"relating to commerce or trade"