advert Definition
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.
Using advert: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advert" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I saw an advert for a new phone on TV.
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper to attract more customers.
Example
She responded to an online advert for a job.
advert Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for advert
Phrases with advert
the use of misleading or false statements in advertising
Example
The company was sued for false advertising after their product did not live up to the claims made in their adverts.
advertorial
an advertisement that is designed to look like editorial content
Example
The magazine included an advertorial for a new beauty product in their latest issue.
a small advertisement placed in a newspaper or magazine, typically offering goods or services for sale
Example
He found his new car through a classified advert in the local paper.
Origins of advert
from Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to turn towards'
Summary: advert in Brief
An 'advert' [ˈædvɜːt] is a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event. It can take various forms such as commercials, online ads, and print ads. Phrases like 'false advertising' and 'advertorial' refer to specific types of adverts. 'Advert' is a formal term for 'advertisement' or 'promotion'.
