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A2
Pronunciation
/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
/ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

Example Sentences
  • Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications.
2 Definition

A public notice.

Example Sentences
  • The city council placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to inform its residents of the forthcoming roadworks.
3 Definition

A recommendation of a particular product, service or person.

Example Sentences
  • The good manners and intelligence of the students are an advertisement for the school.
4 Definition

Notoriety.

5 Definition

In gin rummy, the discarding of a card of one's preferred suit so as to mislead the opponent into thinking you do not want it.