promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmō-tər 
1
: one that promotes
especially
: one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts
2
obsolete
: prosecutor
3
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
4
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
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a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
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Lester was also a large promoter of agriculture for the county and state.
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Concert venues, party promoters and event creators are pulling out all of the stops, presenting a bevy of opportunities for Chicagoans to celebrate the big day, whether with their beloved or with a group of friends.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The venue said the event promoter withheld information about the acts.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
The concert is being produced by local promoter KC Turner Presents.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Concert venues, party promoters and event creators are pulling out all of the stops, presenting a bevy of opportunities for Chicagoans to celebrate the big day, whether with their beloved or with a group of friends.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The venue said the event promoter withheld information about the acts.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
The concert is being produced by local promoter KC Turner Presents.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for promoter
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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promoter. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmōt-ər
: a person who promotes
especially
: one who finances a sporting event
a promoter of prizefights
Medical Definition
promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
-ˈmōt-ər
1
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
2
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
3
: a chemical believed to promote carcinogenicity or mutagenicity
Legal Definition
promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
: one who alone or with others actively participates in the formation of a business or venture
promoters owe a fiduciary duty to the corporation they are promoting—R. C. Clark
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