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 reports are to be believed, this may not be the last time he'll be seen with the popular promotion. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024

In the past, such roles have offered fertile ground for graft, especially bribes for promotions. —Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024

The promotion is taking three weeks off following Saturday night’s UFC Tampa event, but once the ball starts rolling in 2025, the action should be near non-stop for the next 12 months. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

Plus, Chili’s advertised the promotion by taking aim at the prices of its fast-food rivals. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024

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