promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmō-tər How to pronounce promoter (audio)
1
: one that promotes
especially : one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts
2
obsolete : prosecutor
3
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
4
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes

Examples of promoter in a Sentence

a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
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In February 2024, Ayala announced the tour El Principio de un Final, which was not completed due to differences with the promoter. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025 Money usually bets on the founder, not on the promoter. Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 The big news this week of the UFC's parent company TKO joining forces with Saudi Arabian sports promoter Turki Alalshikh to create a new boxing league was music to the ears of Alex Pereira. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 The Ali Act, along with the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996, provides legal guidelines for writing contracts, limits the amount of time fighters could be signed to a promotion, and requires promoters to disclose revenue to fighters after their bouts. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promoter

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of promoter was in the 14th century

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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promoter. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

promoter

noun
pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmōt-ər How to pronounce promoter (audio)
: a person who promotes
especially : one who finances a sporting event
a promoter of prizefights

Medical Definition

promoter

noun
pro·​mot·​er -ˈmōt-ər How to pronounce promoter (audio)
1
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
2
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
3
: a chemical believed to promote carcinogenicity or mutagenicity

Legal Definition

promoter

noun
pro·​mot·​er
: one who alone or with others actively participates in the formation of a business or venture
promoters owe a fiduciary duty to the corporation they are promotingR. C. Clark

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