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advertising

/ˈæd.vɚ.taɪ.zɪŋ/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.

Example Sentences:
  • She works in advertising and creates campaigns for major brands.
  • The company increased its spending on advertising to boost summer sales.
2.noun

A notice or a series of notices intended to persuade people to buy a product or service.

Example Sentences:
  • Deceptive advertising can lead to heavy fines for corporations.
  • Digital advertising has largely replaced traditional print media.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'advertise', which comes from the Late Middle English 'advertisen' (meaning to take notice of, or to inform), originating from the Latin 'advertere' (to turn toward, from 'ad-' toward + 'vertere' to turn). By the 18th and 19th centuries, the term specialized to mean calling public attention to a product or service.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'ad' (short for advertisement) inside the word: AD-vertising is all about showing ADs to people.

Frequently Asked Questions About “advertising

1. What is the meaning of “advertising” in English?

In English, advertising (noun) is defined as: “The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.”.

2. How do you use “advertising” in a sentence?

She works in advertising and creates campaigns for major brands.

3. What are English synonyms of “advertising”?

Common synonyms include:marketing,promotion,publicity,commercialism

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “advertising”?

Derived from the verb 'advertise', which comes from the Late Middle English 'advertisen' (meaning to take notice of, or to inform), originating from the Latin 'advertere' (to turn toward, from 'ad-' toward + 'vertere' to turn). By the 18th and 19th centuries, the term specialized to mean calling public attention to a product or service.