advertising

noun

ad·​ver·​tis·​ing ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ 

1

: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements

2

: advertisements

a magazine full of advertising

3

: the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast

looking for a job in advertising

Examples of advertising in a Sentence

He is looking for a job in advertising.

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1991, the FCC restored some time limits on advertising during children's programming, but toy companies and their products had become so intertwined with shows by then that the new regulations didn't make much of a difference. —Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025

Explore great travel deals Smithsonian magazine participates in affiliate link advertising programs. —Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025

French cinema giant mk2’s advertising arm MK2+ has secured exclusive ad sales rights for Letterboxd in France, marking a significant expansion for the fast-growing film social platform. —Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025

Reddit identifies potential risks, including competition, reliance on advertising revenue, and evolving laws and regulations that could impact its operations. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

advertise + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing advertising

• advertising agency
• counter-advertising

Kids Definition

advertising

noun

ad·​ver·​tis·​ing

ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ

1

: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements

2

: published or broadcast advertisements

3

: the business of preparing advertisements