Advertising

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of advertising

noun the act or practice of calling public attention to one's product, service, need, etc., especially by paid announcements in newspapers and magazines, over radio or television, on billboards, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 Advertising is a way to promote products or services.

A2 I saw an advertising flyer for a new restaurant in town.

B1 Companies use advertising to reach a wider audience and increase sales.

B2 The advertising campaign for the new smartphone was very successful.

C1 The advertising industry is constantly evolving with new technology and trends.

C2 A career in advertising requires creativity, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.

adjective pertaining to or concerned with advertising

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an advertising poster for a new movie.

A2 The advertising campaign for the new product was very effective.

B1 The advertising industry plays a significant role in the economy.

B2 The company hired an advertising agency to create a new marketing strategy.

C1 The advertising executive presented the new campaign to the board of directors.

C2 The advertising budget for the upcoming year was approved by the CEO.

Examples of advertising in a Sentence

formal The company invested a large sum of money in advertising to promote their new product.

informal I keep seeing that brand's advertising everywhere I go.

slang I'm so tired of all the advertising spam on my social media feed.

figurative His flashy car is like a moving advertising billboard for his wealth.

Grammatical Forms of advertising

past tense

advertised

plural

advertisements

comparative

more advertising

superlative

most advertising

present tense

advertises

future tense

will advertise

perfect tense

has advertised

continuous tense

is advertising

singular

advertisement

positive degree

advertising

infinitive

to advertise

gerund

advertising

participle

advertising

Origin and Evolution of advertising

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'advertising' originated from the Latin word 'advertere' which means 'to turn towards'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of drawing attention to something, the meaning of 'advertising' has evolved to encompass various forms of promotion and marketing strategies in modern times.