Publicity
/pʌˈblɪsɪti/
Definitions
The attention that is given to someone or something by newspapers, magazines, television, etc.
/pʌˈblɪsɪti/
Attention given to someone or something by the media.
The film's release was preceded by a great deal of publicity.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to sell lemonade. Getting people to know about your stand – that’s publicity! It's how you get the word out so people come buy your drink. So you might give out free samples or create a cool sign to get publicity!
👶 For kids: When people talk about something in the news or on TV, that's publicity!
More Examples
The company is trying to generate positive publicity for its new product.
He thrives on publicity and is often seen in the social scene.
How It's Used
"The company hired a PR firm to generate positive publicity."
"The scandal brought unwanted publicity to the politician."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
good publicity
Positive attention or coverage in the media.
"The charity's efforts generated good publicity and increased donations."
bad publicity
Negative attention or coverage in the media.
"The company suffered from bad publicity after the product recall."
From French publicité, from Latin publicus ('public').
Publicity has been used since the late 18th century, initially referring to the state of being public. It evolved to encompass the attention and notice generated in the public sphere.
Memory tip
Think of 'public' and 'city' - it's about what's happening in the public eye.
Word Origin
"belonging to the people, of the people, public"