advertisement
Pronunciation: /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
The English word “advertisement” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
- A public notice.
- A recommendation of a particular product, service or person.
- Notoriety.
- In gin rummy, the discarding of a card of one's preferred suit so as to mislead the opponent into thinking you do not want it.
- A preface.
Etymology
From Middle French advertissement (“statement calling attention”), compare French avertissement (“warning”). See advertise. Equivalent to advertise + -ment.
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