ˌædvɚˈtaɪzmənt 
British
ədˈvəːtəsmənt
plural advertisements
1
: something (such as a short film or a written notice) that is shown or presented to the public to help sell a product or to make an announcement
The advertisement will appear in three magazines.
He learned about the job from an advertisement in the newspaper.
a television/radio advertisement
—often + forI saw an advertisement for a new car on TV last night.
called also ad, ((British)) advert
2
: a person or thing that shows how good or effective something is
—+ for
The rusted car on the lot was not much of an advertisement for the car dealership.
Successful graduates are a good advertisement for a school.
3
: the act or process of advertising
The company has spent a lot of money on advertisement.
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“Advertisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/advertisement. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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