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

This is all happening at the same time that Congress is asking for more stringent regulations on the sport’s promotion of gambling and the state of New York is trying to upend the industry with a lawsuit. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

More than 87% of influencer posts on social media about tests including full-body MRI, multi-cancer early detection tests and more offered a positive spin, according to a JAMA study published in February 2025; about 84% were overt promotions. — David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Wonder’s automation track record Lore’s use of AI in helping decide promotions is landing right as Wonder is becoming considerably larger—and increasingly leaning on automation. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Time magazine’s intriguing combination of promotion and radio drama, The March of Time, translated one or two of that week’s print stories into short radio plays. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 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