1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially : the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
promotional adjective

Examples of promotion in a Sentence

There was little chance for promotion within the company. She was given a well-deserved promotion. The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales. the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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As promotions become more elusive, aspiring managers may find themselves in a fierce battle for limited opportunities. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 As a part of the gym's opening promotion, prospective members can obtain a membership for only $1 down and get their first month free. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024 Justin Guthrie Ipswich Town, Massimo Luongo Back-to-back promotions have reduced Luongo to a bit-part role at Ipswich after the 32-year-old midfielder was instrumental in the club’s rise from League One to the Premier League. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Sci-fi series Silo’s current season will be ongoing at the time of the promotion, and a key upcoming title that will likely be plugged during the free weekend is Severance, whose second season is due on January 17. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for promotion 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of promotion was in the 15th century

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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

promotion

noun
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
promotional adjective

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