Commercial

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/

Definitions of commercial

noun a paid advertisement or promotional announcement

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a commercial on TV for a new toy.

A2 The commercial break during the movie was annoying.

B1 The commercial for the new car highlighted its safety features.

B2 The company's latest commercial was a huge success, increasing sales by 20%.

C1 The commercial industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and marketing strategies.

C2 The award-winning commercial was praised for its creativity and emotional impact.

adjective related to or engaged in commerce or trade

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a commercial for a new toy on TV.

A2 She works in commercial real estate.

B1 The company launched a new commercial campaign to promote their products.

B2 The actress starred in a popular commercial for a luxury car brand.

C1 The commercial airline industry has faced many challenges in recent years.

C2 The commercial success of the new product exceeded all expectations.

Examples of commercial in a Sentence

formal The company's new commercial was well-received by the target audience.

informal Did you see that funny commercial during the game last night?

slang I can't believe how cringey that commercial was, bro.

figurative His actions were purely commercial, with no regard for personal values or ethics.

Grammatical Forms of commercial

plural

commercials

comparative

more commercial

superlative

most commercial

present tense

commercialize

future tense

will commercialize

perfect tense

have commercialized

continuous tense

is commercializing

singular

commercial

positive degree

commercial

infinitive

to commercialize

gerund

commercializing

participle

commercialized

Origin and Evolution of commercial

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'commercial' originated from the Latin word 'commercium', which means trade or traffic.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'commercial' has evolved to encompass a wide range of activities related to buying and selling goods and services for profit, including advertising, marketing, and business transactions.