Meaning & Definition of word "Advertisement"

/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/

1. A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.
- Example: He saw an advertisement for a new smartphone in the magazine.
2. The activity of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.
- Example: She works in the advertisement industry, creating campaigns for various brands.
3. A public notice designed to inform or persuade.
- Example: The advertisement for the local concert attracted a large audience.

Late 16th century from the Latin 'advertisementum', from 'advertise' (meaning to turn attention to) + '-ment' (indicating action or result).

advertising campaign:

A series of related advertisements intended to promote a product or service over a period of time.

advertisement hoarding:

A large billboard or structure displaying advertisements.

word-of-mouth advertising:

Promotion through personal recommendation and conversation, rather than paid ads.

advertise:

To promote or publicize a product, service, or event to attract attention.

advertiser:

A person or company that creates and places advertisements.

advertorial:

A type of advertisement designed to look like an article or editorial content.

Meaning: An over-the-top, often exaggerated promotional effort.

Example Sentence: That new clothing line is all about loud advertisements, they really went overboard with the ad campaign!

Meaning: To refer to something as being excessively promoted or hyped.

Example Sentence: Stop with the advertisement for that movie, it's not even that good!