PR — public relations; activities designed to create public awareness and understanding
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: public relations; activities designed to create public awareness and understanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpiː ˈɑːr/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's PR team worked overtime after the scandal broke.
- His cooking disaster turned into great PR when he posted it on social media.
- The restaurant's PR nightmare began when a customer found a fly in their soup.
PR
NOUN[/ˌpiː ˈɑːr/]
public relations; activities designed to create public awareness and understanding
a professional spokesperson stands confidently at a podium addressing a room full of journalists and camera operators. She gestures enthusiastically while presenting information about her company's new community initiative. The reporters lean forward taking notes and raising their hands with questions. Camera flashes go off as photographers capture the moment for news coverage. The spokesperson smiles warmly while answering questions to build positive relationships with the media. activities designed to create public awareness and understanding
Great PR shines like a star, reaching audiences near and far!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
PR originated as an abbreviation for 'Public Relations' in 1920s America, when corporations began systematically managing their relationships with the public. The term emerged as a formalized practice of organizational communication and reputation management.
Breakdown
Public (of or concerning the people) + Relations (connections or dealings between parties). The initials form the acronym PR, which became the standard shortened form in modern business communication.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity's PR team worked overtime after the scandal broke.”
“His cooking disaster turned into great PR when he posted it on social media.”
“The restaurant's PR nightmare began when a customer found a fly in their soup.”
“We need better PR to attract more customers to our new store.”
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