Commercial

/kəˈmɜːrʃl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A television or radio advertisement.

I saw a funny commercial about a new brand of cereal.

A business enterprise or activity intended for profit.

She started her own commercial in order to sell handmade crafts online.

adjective

Related to or engaged in commerce.

The commercial district of the city is bustling with shops and restaurants.

Making or intended to make a profit.

The film was designed to be a commercial success, appealing to a wide audience.

Broadcasting or advertising something for the purpose of promoting a product or service.

The television network aired a commercial for the new smartphone during prime time.

From Latin 'commercialis', from 'commercium' meaning 'commerce'.

commercial law

The body of law that governs business and commercial transactions.

commercial break

A short interruption of programming for advertisement.

commercial success

A product that sells well in the marketplace.

commerce

The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.

consumer

A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

market

A place or platform where commercial dealings are conducted.

Ad for a product or service, often seen as intrusive.

That commercial was so annoying, I just skipped it.

Something widely marketed and popular.

The new smartphone is so commercial, everyone has one.