advertisements Definition
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.
Using advertisements: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advertisements" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company spent a lot of money on advertisements for their new product.
Example
I saw an advertisement for a sale at the mall.
Example
The billboard displayed an advertisement for a local restaurant.
advertisements Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for advertisements
- ads
- promotions
- commercials
Phrases with advertisements
the use of misleading or untrue information in advertising to promote a product or service
Example
The company was sued for false advertising after making claims about their product that were not true.
a type of advertisement commonly found in newspapers and online, typically used for job postings, real estate listings, and personal ads
Example
She found her new job through a classified advertisement in the newspaper.
a commercial or promotional message aired on television to promote a product, service, or event
Example
During the Super Bowl, companies pay millions of dollars for a 30-second television advertisement.
Origins of advertisements
from Old French 'avertissement', meaning 'warning'
Summary: advertisements in Brief
'Advertisements' [ədˈvərtɪzmənts] are notices or announcements in public media promoting a product, service, or event. They can be found in various forms such as billboards, newspapers, and television. Phrases like 'false advertising' and 'classified advertisement' denote specific types of advertisements. 'Advertisements' is often used informally as 'ads' or 'commercials.'
