promotion

noun

pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən 

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

prə-ˈmō-shnəl 

prə-ˈmō-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• advancement
• ascent
• creation
• elevation
• preference
• preferment
• rise
• upgrade
• upgrading

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

Recent Examples on the Web

If the case does proceed to trial, experts say, a jury could be turned off by the way DraftKings marketed its promotion offer to novice customers. —Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025

Pricing and promotions will also be a key to success. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025

That wasn't the end to Despaigne's Friday night, however, as the knockout specialist was chosen to make his return to mixed martial arts with new fight promotion Global Fight League. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025

Expect promotions, leadership roles, kudos and awards. —Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promotion

• cross promotion
• self-promotion
• social promotion

Kids Definition

promotion

noun

pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən 

1

: a moving up in position or rank

2

: the promoting of something

promotional

-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective