pop-up ad — An advertisement that appears suddenly on a computer screen, typically in a separate window
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An advertisement that appears suddenly on a computer screen, typically in a separate window
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːp ʌp æd/
Example Sentences
- The dating website was so desperate that it bombarded users with pop-up ads every five seconds.
- My grandmother accidentally clicked on every pop-up ad and now her computer thinks she's a millionaire in Nigeria.
- Installing an ad blocker significantly reduced the number of pop-up ads on the website.
pop-up ad
NOUN[/ˈpɑːp ʌp æd/]
An advertisement that appears suddenly on a computer screen, typically in a separate window
An advertisement that appears suddenly on a computer screen, typically in a separate window
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern term that emerged in the 1990s with the popularization of web browsing. It combines the phrasal verb 'pop up,' meaning to appear suddenly or unexpectedly, with 'ad,' a colloquial abbreviation of 'advertisement.' The term describes web advertisements that appear without user initiation.
Breakdown
pop (to appear suddenly) + up (upward direction, indicating emergence) + ad (short for advertisement, from Latin advertere meaning 'to turn toward').
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📝Examples
“The dating website was so desperate that it bombarded users with pop-up ads every five seconds.”
“My grandmother accidentally clicked on every pop-up ad and now her computer thinks she's a millionaire in Nigeria.”
“Installing an ad blocker significantly reduced the number of pop-up ads on the website.”
“The pop-up ad claimed I was the 1,000,000th visitor, which was suspicious since the website launched yesterday.”
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