plural advisories
: a report giving information (as on the weather) and often recommending action to be taken
Examples of advisory in a Sentence
Adjective
He attended a meeting of the advisory committee.
She is acting in an advisory role in the administration.
Noun
We heard a weather advisory saying that heavy rains are expected tonight.
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Eric Henderson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts could reach advisory levels of 45 mph across the western parts of the south coast on Thursday, according to the weather service.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys through Saturday afternoon, with gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) expected.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The advisory warns of snow, sleet, and heavy rain, with conditions likely to make roads slippery and hazardous.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Wind gusts could reach advisory levels of 45 mph across the western parts of the south coast on Thursday, according to the weather service.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Consumer advisory was not available for the oysters or ceviche.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys through Saturday afternoon, with gusts of up to 50 mph (80 kph) expected.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Advisory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advisory. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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advisory
1 of 2 adjective
ad·vi·so·ry
əd-ˈvīz-(ə-)rē 
1
: having the power or right to advise
an advisory committee
2
: giving or containing advice
an advisory opinion
advisory
2 of 2 noun
: a report giving information and often recommending action to be taken
a weather advisory
Legal Definition
advisory
adjective
ad·vi·so·ry
əd-ˈvī-zə-rē
1
: having or exercising power to advise
an advisory committee
2
: containing or giving advice
an advisory verdict
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