advertisement
/ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
An advertisement is a message that promotes a product, service, event, or idea. It is made to attract attention and encourage people to buy, use, or support something.
- I saw an advertisement for new shoes.
- The company placed an advertisement in the newspaper.
- That advertisement made me want to try the product.
Adinary Nuance
Advertisement is the general word for a paid or planned promotion. It is broader than commercial, which often means a short TV or video ad. It is also more formal than ad, which is the shorter everyday word.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- quảng cáo
- Spanish
- anuncio
- Chinese
- 广告
- Japanese
- 広告
- Korean
- 광고
Etymology
Advertisement comes from the verb advertise, from Latin advertere meaning “turn toward” or “draw attention to.” It entered English in the 15th century and later became common for selling messages.
Common phrases
a newspaper advertisementa television advertisementonline advertisementjob advertisement
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Frequently asked questions
- Is advertisement formal or informal?
- Advertisement is more formal than ad. You may see it in writing, news, and business contexts.
- What is the difference between advertisement and commercial?
- Advertisement is the general word. Commercial often means a short TV, radio, or online video ad.
- Can I use ad instead of advertisement?
- Yes, in everyday speech. Ad is shorter and more common in casual English.
- Is advertisement used in business writing?
- Yes. It is common in business, media, and academic writing about selling and promotion.