promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Now, a new promo has ignited speculation that a legendary former champion will be back: Becky Lynch. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Hollywood's Elphaba and Galinda/Glinda, helped announce the news alongside cast member Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard of Oz) in a new promo. Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024 The 2-minute, 19-second promo shows the caped Kryptonian crashing to earth — but as an adult — and getting an assist from canine companion Krypto. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024 The two-minute, 19-second promo shows the caped Kryptonian crashing to earth — but as an adult — and getting an assist from canine companion Krypto. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for promo 

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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