advertisement

Definition

A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

Etymology

From Middle French advertissement (“statement calling attention”), compare French avertissement (“warning”). See advertise. Equivalent to advertise + -ment.

Example Sentences

• "Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications."
• "The city council placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to inform its residents of the forthcoming roadworks."
• "The good manners and intelligence of the students are an advertisement for the school."

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