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

Media advisory and advertising services revenue increased by 43%, attributed to higher renewal activity and media purchases from clients. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

The suit alleges that the mega companies contributed to the plastics crisis by misleading consumers with advertising that praises the recyclability of single-use beverage bottles. —Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024

This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. —Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024

Despite high-profile endorsements and millions of dollars spent on advertising, Colorado voters rejected Initiative 131. —Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024

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