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

Synonyms

• advocate
• advocator
• apostle
• backer
• booster
• champion
• espouser
• exponent
• expounder
• friend
• gospeler
• gospeller
• herald
• hierophant
• high priest
• paladin
• proponent
• protagonist
• supporter
• true believer
• tub-thumper
• white knight

Examples of promoter in a Sentence

a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

Recent Examples on the Web

Born in Philadelphia to a boxing trainer who used to throw empty scotch bottles at him, Feldman has ascended from boxer to small-time MMA promoter to scion of a new combat sport. —Stayton Bonner, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2024

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Louisville for the first time in more than a decade this summer, the mixed martial arts promoter announced Wednesday. —Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024

The bill creates the structure of a live music fund that will one day provide grants to live music and performance venues, promoters and performers. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024

The tent quickly filled to capacity, a notable feat for an early afternoon Sonora set, and among those watching from the crowd was Paul Tollett, president of Coachella promoter Goldenvoice. —Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

Last year, promoters saw massive profits thanks to stadium tours from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and others. —John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2024

That fight caught the attention of Santillan’s promoters at Top Rank, and now he is set for bigger things. —Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024

Following intense negotiations involving legendary promoter Don King, Mister Saint Laurent and MLW officials, the bout sheet is officially signed, paving the way for an epic showdown between AJ Franci$ and Alex Kane. —Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024

The promoter also was responsible for Eric Church's second stadium-headlining show ever in 2022, and for the Strait show last year — one of only eight dates the country legend did in 2023 with Chris Stapleton. —Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promoter

• co-promoter

Kids Definition

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