advertising

Definition

  • noun: published or broadcast advertisements
  • noun: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements
  • synonyms: ad, advertisement, advert

Examples

  • She works for an 'advertising agency' [=('chiefly US') 'ad agency'] in New York.

  • They are 'advertising' the new edition of the book.

  • These is a lot of 'advertising' in that magazine.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that doesn't so closely resemble hell." Well, you obviously have no interest in saving yourself. Brad, for years, I've been a whore for the advertising industry. The only way I could save myself now is if I start firebombing. Whatever. Management wants you gone by the end of the day. (..)
    1999 American Beauty