Advert: meaning, definitions and examples

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advert

[ ˈædvɜːt ]

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marketing

A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.

Synonyms

advertisement, commercial, promotion

Examples of usage

She saw an advert for a new phone on TV.
The company placed adverts in newspapers to attract customers.

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marketing

To present or describe products, services, or events in a public medium in order to promote them.

Synonyms

market, promote, publicize

Examples of usage

The company advertises its products on social media.
They advertised the upcoming concert on billboards around the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "advert" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anúncio

🇮🇳 विज्ञापन

🇩🇪 Anzeige

🇮🇩 iklan

🇺🇦 реклама

🇵🇱 reklama

🇯🇵 広告 (こうこく)

🇫🇷 publicité

🇪🇸 anuncio

🇹🇷 reklam

🇰🇷 광고

🇸🇦 إعلان

🇨🇿 reklama

🇸🇰 reklama

🇨🇳 广告 (guǎnggào)

🇸🇮 oglas

🇮🇸 auglýsing

🇰🇿 жарнама

🇬🇪 რეკლამა

🇦🇿 reklam

🇲🇽 anuncio

Word origin

The word 'advert' originated in the mid-19th century as a shortening of the word 'advertisement'. It quickly became popular in British English and is commonly used in marketing and media contexts to this day. Advertisements have been an essential part of promoting products and services throughout history, evolving from simple notices in newspapers to elaborate multimedia campaigns in the digital age.