promo

noun

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

Examples of promo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Speck also sells bags like the Transfer Pro 30L Backpack, which is down to $79.99 ($20 off) when using the promo code. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 13 Mar. 2024 DoorDash Pi Day deals on Godfather's and Giordano's pizza Starting on National Pi Day through Saturday, March 16, DoorDash will be giving 50% off any pizza (with a minimum purchase of $3.14) from Godfather’s Pizza or Giordano’s using promo code PIDAY2024 at checkout. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024 Using our exclusive promo codes, PEOPLE readers can score major discounts from popular brands like Spanx, Ruggable, and Ann Taylor. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Buyers will be able to see a first promo of the film at this week’s Spanish Screenings event in Málaga. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024 The union of Longfellow and Sweeney in the latest promo is an easter egg for avid SNL viewers. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024 There is a limit of two orders per customer and the promo is only available for takeout and in-store orders. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 Save on the best tank tops for women with these Uniqlo promo codes. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024 To take advantage of the offer, enter the code SPLASH in the promo code box when booking flights on Southwest.com or swabiz.com. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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