advertisement

noun

AD-vur-tyz-muhnt/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/UKuhd-VUR-tis-muhnt/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/

Pluraladvertisements

5 meanings of advertisement

1
selling a productnouncountable
A message that tries to get people to buy something or use a service.
Like a sign in a shop window that says 'Buy this!'
The store ran an advertisement for cheap shoes.
Advertisements for toys play during the cartoons.
UsagePeople often just say ad. The business of making ads is advertising.
Similarcommercial, promotion
2
public announcementnouncountable
A message shown in public to tell people about something.
Like a poster on a board telling everyone the news.
The school placed an advertisement in the local paper for a new music teacher.
She placed an advertisement in the paper to find her lost dog.
UsageYou place an advertisement in a newspaper.
Similarnotice, announcement
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3
good examplenouncountable
A strong recommendation for a product, service, or person.
Like a friend telling everyone how good your cooking is.
Happy customers are the best advertisement a small shop can have.
Grandpa, at ninety and still hiking, is a walking advertisement for fresh air.
UsageUsually a good advertisement for something.
Similarrecommendation, endorsement
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Less common meanings

4
nounobsoleteuncountable
The state of being widely noticed or talked about.
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5
noun
In gin rummy, throwing away a card from the suit you want, to trick the other player.

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Origin

It comes from Middle French advertissement, meaning a statement to get your attention. Its form matches 'advertise' plus '-ment'.