promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026 How the 2026 April Fools’ Deal Works On April 1, 1,000,001 Dunkin’ Rewards members can enter the promo code STILLNOTAJOKE into the Dunkin’ app to receive their free coffee. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Dunkin' is giving away over one million free coffees to app users with a special promo code. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1 Apr. 2026 In the latest Saturday Night Live promo, Black prepares for his fifth time hosting in Studio 8H by choosing the perfect five-times-a-charm clothes. Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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