Advertisement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌad-vər-ˈtīz-mənt/ ad·ver·tise·ment

Meaning & Definition of Advertisement

Advertisement (noun)

  1. a public notice; especially, a paid notice that is published or broadcast (as to attract customers or to provide information of public interest)
  2. the act or process of advertising something
  3. something resembling an advertisement (as in alerting someone to something); especially, a person or thing that shows how good or effective something is

Advertisement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest

    "an advertisement for special low fares to Florida and Cancún during spring break"

    similar: ad, advert (chiefly British), announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release
    related: broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, gazette (British), handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, broadcast, cablecast, newscast, telecast, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication, dispatch, report, annunciation, declaration, edict, proclamation, promulgation, pronouncement, pronunciamento, rescript, signification, ballyhoo, boost, buildup, campaign, plug, promo, promotion, propaganda, publicity

Related Entry: Banner (noun)

Banner is a different word from Advertisement. The synonyms below are for banner, not for advertisement.

  1. a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling

    "the boat flew a bright red banner for the seaport's harbor festival"

    similar: banderole, colors, ensign, flag, guidon, jack, pendant (chiefly British), pennant, pennon, standard, streamer
    related: bunting, gonfalon, black flag, Jolly Roger, tricolor, union jack, white flag, burgee, semaphore, signaler, waft, badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

  2. an attention-getting word or phrase used to publicize something (as a campaign or product)

    "after the near accident, the nuclear power station is now operating under the banner of safety first"

    similar: catchphrase, cry, shibboleth, slogan, tagline, watchword
    related: expression, idiom, catchword, cliché, maxim, motto, battle cry, war cry

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advertisement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advertisement:

Chiefly British: advert
ad, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release

Related Words for Advertisement

broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, gazette, handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, broadcast, cablecast, newscast, telecast, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication

Word Forms of Advertisement

Inflections: advertisements

Origin & Etymology of Advertisement

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French avertisement, advertissement, from avertiss-, advertiss-, stem of avertir, advertir "to notify, (reflexive) recognize, be mindful of" + -ment -ment advert:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Advertisement

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Frequently Asked Questions about Advertisement

What does "Advertisement" mean?

"Advertisement" means a public notice; especially, a paid notice that is published or broadcast (as to attract customers or to provide information of public interest). As a noun, it is defined as: a public notice; especially, a paid notice that is published or broadcast (as to attract customers or to provide information of public interest).

What is another word for "Advertisement"?

Other words for "Advertisement" include ad, advert, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification and posting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advertisement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advertisement"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advertisement". Common alternatives include ad, advert, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting and release.

How do you use "Advertisement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advertisement" in a sentence: "an advertisement for special low fares to Florida and Cancún during spring break".

Is "Advertisement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Advertisement" is a noun.

Is "Advertisement" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Advertisement" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Advertisement"?

"Advertisement" is pronounced /ˌad-vər-ˈtīz-mənt/ and divided into syllables as ad·ver·tise·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Advertisement"?

"Advertisement" comes from Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French avertisement, advertissement, from avertiss-, advertiss-, stem of avertir, advertir "to notify, (reflexive) recognize, be mindful of" + -ment -ment advert:1. First known use: 15th century.