English · Work & Business
advertising
/ˈæd.vər.taɪ.zɪŋ/
[/ˈæd.vər.taɪ.zɪŋ/]
paid promotion
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The activity of making products or services known to people through paid messages, such as commercials or posters.
Example
The company spent millions on advertising to make sure everyone knew about its new phone.
The company spent millions on advertising to make sure everyone knew about its new phone.
Etymology
From 'advertise' (Latin 'advertere', to turn toward) plus '-ing'.
How & Where It’s Used
A key part of marketing across print, broadcast, and digital media.