Psa

Pronunciation: /piːɛsˈeɪ/

Definitions of PSA

noun an abbreviation for 'public service announcement'

Example Sentences

A1 A PSA is a public service announcement that informs people about important issues.

A2 I saw a PSA on TV about the dangers of texting and driving.

B1 The government released a PSA to educate the public about the upcoming changes in tax laws.

B2 The PSA campaign raised awareness about the importance of recycling in our community.

C1 The PSA was well-received by the audience and led to positive changes in behavior.

C2 The organization launched a powerful PSA to address the issue of domestic violence in society.

Examples of PSA in a Sentence

formal The organization issued a PSA regarding the importance of vaccinations.

informal Did you see the PSA about recycling on TV last night?

slang I heard the PSA about drunk driving is really impactful.

figurative Her actions were a PSA for the consequences of procrastination.

Grammatical Forms of PSA

• past tense: PSAed
• plural: PSAs
• comparative: more PSA
• superlative: most PSA
• present tense: PSAs
• future tense: will PSA
• perfect tense: have PSAed
• continuous tense: is PSAing
• singular: PSA
• positive degree: PSA
• infinitive: to PSA
• gerund: PSAing
• participle: PSAed

Origin and Evolution of PSA

First Known Use: 1941 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The acronym 'PSA' originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in military contexts to refer to 'Public Service Announcement,' the term 'PSA' has evolved to encompass a broader range of messages aimed at informing and educating the public on various social issues.