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

This includes a wide range of offerings such as cloud computing services, online advertising, digital marketplaces, streaming platforms, mobile apps, e-learning tools, and virtual goods like e-books, music, or software. —Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

After receiving a degree in public relations and advertising from Texas Southern University, George IV has worked for his father’s business ventures in the public relations, marketing, licensing, and communications sectors, per his LinkedIn and Sports Illustrated. —Makena Gera, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

Soon, Facebook was facing regulatory problems in other countries because of its election advertising. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025

Reddit's growth and evolution illustrate how advertising can quickly become more central to a social platform and potentially frustrate users. —Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 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

Rhymes for advertising

• amortizing
• analyzing
• anodizing
• appetizing
• atomizing
• authorising
• authorizing
• carbonizing
• carburizing
• catalyzing
• centralising
• centralizing

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