Meaning & Definition of word "Ad"

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    Ad

    /æd/

    noun:

    • 1. A public promotion of some product or service.
      • Example: I saw an ad for a new smartphone that caught my attention.
    • 2. Shortened form of 'advertisement'.
      • Example: She placed an ad in the local newspaper looking for a roommate.
    • 3. A notice or announcement that is intended to persuade someone to buy or use something.
      • Example: The ad campaign was very successful, leading to a significant increase in sales.
    • 4. Any form of announcement or message to promote goods or services.
      • Example: He created an ad for his online store to attract more customers.
    • 5. An announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.
      • Example: We saw an ad on TV about the upcoming concert.

    Etymology

    Abbreviation of advertisement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ad campaign:

    A series of advertisement messages that share a single idea and theme.

    classified ad:

    A brief advertisement placed in a newspaper or online.

    banner ad:

    An advertisement displayed as a banner on a web page.

    Related Words

    advertisement:

    A public promotion of some product or service.

    advertising:

    The activity of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.

    promo:

    An activity intended to advertise something.

    Slang Meanings of ad

    Meaning: Ad space

    Example Sentence: He bought some ad space on the popular site.

    Meaning: Ad blitz

    Example Sentence: They launched an ad blitz to promote the new movie.