advertisement — a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvərˌtaɪzmənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother fell for every advertisement on TV and bought things she never used.
- The job advertisement required 10 years of experience for an 'entry-level' position.
- She placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to sell her old car.
advertisement
NOUN[/ˈædvərˌtaɪzmənt/]
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Promoting a product publicly
The startup advertised its app with giant glowing displays across the city.
Companies advertise repeatedly to emphasize their brand until customers instantly recognize it.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'advertere', composed of 'ad' (toward) and 'vertere' (to turn). Originally meaning 'to turn toward', it evolved to describe the act of directing people's attention toward a product or service, eventually becoming the modern term for public announcement or promotion.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + vertere (to turn) + -ment (action or result). The suffix '-ment' was added to form the noun, transforming the verb 'advertise' into 'advertisement', denoting the act or product of advertising.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother fell for every advertisement on TV and bought things she never used.”
“The job advertisement required 10 years of experience for an 'entry-level' position.”
“She placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to sell her old car.”
“The advertisement promised I'd lose 10kg in a week - I gained 2kg instead!”
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