advertisement

[ad-ver-tahyz-muhnt, ad-vur-tis-muhnt, -tiz-]

noun

1. a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, or on the internet.

2. a public notice, especially in print.

3. the action of making generally known; a calling to the attention of the public.

   The news of this event will receive wide advertisement.

advertisement

/ -tɪz-, ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt /

noun

1. Shortened forms: ad.  advert. any public notice, as a printed display in a newspaper, short film on television, announcement on radio, etc, designed to sell goods, publicize an event, etc

Other Word Forms

• preadvertisement noun
• readvertisement noun
• self-advertisement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advertisement¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Middle French avertissement; advertise, -ment

Example Sentences

The viral advertisement, which was seen online, on storefronts and posters and across social media, drew intrigue and offence.

From BBC

In recent weeks the island has been blanketed with government advertisements on buses, trains and public areas urging people to stop vaping, while local media outlets have been awash with reports on the issue.

From BBC

"Never rely solely on social media promotions or unsolicited social media advertisements, always cross-check and verify job opportunities through official channels," he said on Wednesday.

From BBC

Websites like Only the Breast — a platform where lactating mothers can sell or donate their milk to consumers — and Sell.com are filled with classified advertisements for fresh milk.

From Salon

As late as midsummer, he was still running advertisements for the concert, which didn’t sell out until the waning days of July 1965.

From Salon

Related Words

• announcement 
• broadcast 
• commercial 
• display 
• endorsement 
• exhibit 
• literature 
• notice 
• placard 
• poster 
• propaganda 
• publication 
• publicity