promotion

noun

pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən 

1

: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment

2

: the act of furthering the growth or development of something

especially : the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting

promotional

prə-ˈmō-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms of promotion

• advancement
• ascent
• rise
• creation

Examples of promotion in a Sentence

There was little chance for promotion within the company.

She was given a well-deserved promotion.

The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.

the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries

Recent Examples on the Web

Michael Ketcherside faces an additional charge of continuous promotion of prostitution. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Direct deposit promotion begins on 5/15/2026 and will be available through 12/31/26. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026

After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions of seven senior Navy officers, five of whom were women or people of color. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Lewis Koumas The 20-year-old forward began last season on loan at Birmingham City and finished it as part of the Hull City squad that won promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promotion

• cross promotion
• self-promotion
• social promotion

Rhymes for promotion

• commotion
• demotion
• devotion
• emotion
• laotian
• locomotion
• lotion
• notion
• ocean
• potion

Kids Definition

promotion

noun

pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən 

1

: a moving up in position or rank

2

: the promoting of something

promotional

-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective