advertisement Definition
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.
Using advertisement: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advertisement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I saw an advertisement for a new car on TV.
Example
The company placed an advertisement in the newspaper.
Example
She responded to an advertisement for a job.
advertisement Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for advertisement
- commercial
- publicity
- announcement
- ad
- promotion
Phrases with advertisement
the use of misleading or untrue information in advertising
Example
The company was sued for false advertising when their product did not live up to the claims made in their advertisements.
a small advertisement placed in a newspaper or magazine, typically offering goods or services for sale or wanted
Example
He found his new apartment through a classified advertisement in the local newspaper.
a commercial or promotional message broadcast on television
Example
The company spent millions of dollars on a television advertisement during the Super Bowl.
Origins of advertisement
from Old French 'avertissement', meaning 'warning'
Summary: advertisement in Brief
An 'advertisement' [ədˈvərtɪzmənt] is a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event. It can take many forms, such as commercials on TV or classified ads in newspapers. The term 'false advertising' refers to the use of misleading or untrue information in advertising.
