advertising
- 1Messages that try to make people want to buy a product or service.
Like a sign in a shop window that says 'Buy this!'
Advertising on TV makes many kids want new toys.
The store uses advertising to tell people about its big sale.
UsageFor one message, say an ad (not
incorrect: an advertising).Note
- 2The business of making ads to help companies sell products or services.
Like a kitchen full of cooks, but the meal they make is messages that sell things.
She got a job in advertising right after finishing college.
Advertising gives work to writers, artists, and many other people.
UsageSay you work in advertising.
Note
- 3Present participle of advertise. This -ing form shows an action going on, as in is advertising or was advertising.
The company is advertising its new phone on every channel.
Advertising the sale early helped the shop attract more buyers.
UsageAs a verb, use words like heavily: advertising heavily. As a noun: heavy advertising.
Showing meanings only.
advertising is a form of advertise
advertise, verb: To tell the public about a product or service so more people will buy it. Full entry
- Forms
- advertiseadvertises he/she/itadvertising -ing formadvertised past tense, past participle
- Spelling
- advertise → advertising: drop the e, add -ing
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Origin
From the verb "advertise" plus "-ing".
Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 1 fact
- Advertising derives from the verb advertise plus the suffix -ing. en.wiktionary.org