promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmō-tər 

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

Synonyms

• advocate
• advocator
• apostle
• backer
• booster
• champion
• espouser
• exponent
• expounder
• friend
• gospeler
• gospeller
• herald
• hierophant
• high priest
• paladin
• proponent
• protagonist
• supporter
• true believer
• tub-thumper
• white knight

Examples of promoter in a Sentence

a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

Recent Examples on the Web

Seeking $16 million, Diaw's case has not yet been settled but is still moving forward despite Brown's tour promoter filing a motion to strike part of Diaw's allegations, Radar Online reported. —Alex Heigl, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

The company began as a nightlife promoter and record label in Los Angeles. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025

According to the promoter Ocesa, the Barranquilla native returns to the country setting a new record by becoming the first artist to give seven consecutive shows at the Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly Foro Sol), gathering about 455,000 people in total. —Natalia Cano, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025

But, come to all my shows, ask promoters about me, keep me out there, keep me traveling, keep me touring, just spread the good word about me! —EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promoter

• co-promoter

Kids Definition

promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmōt-ər 

: a person who promotes

especially : one who finances a sporting event

a promoter of prizefights

Medical Definition

promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er -ˈmōt-ər 

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 promoting

—R. C. Clark