English

advertisement

æd.vɝːˈtaɪz.mənt, ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt, ədˈvɝtɪzmənt, ˈædvətaɪzmənt, ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt, ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt
Meaning: a picture, short film, song, etc. that tries to persuade people to buy a product or service
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt, ədˈvɝtɪzmənt, ˈædvətaɪzmənt, ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt, ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt

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Example sentences

I saw an advertisement for a new job in the newspaper.
I saw an advertisement for a new job in the newspaper.
The company apologized for the racist advertisement.
The company apologized for the racist advertisement.
The advertisement was criticized for its misleading claims.
The advertisement was criticized for its misleading claims.

Usage Notes

Commonly abbreviated as 'ad' or 'advert'. Used for notices in newspapers, television, or online.

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