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

Eldense are playing their third season in the second tier in the last four years, having earned promotion to the Segunda Division in 2023, the first time the team had played in the division since 1964. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

And even though this new pork promotion entity was supposed to be independent, the NPPC essentially ran it. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

They long have been slickly produced promotional weeks for presidential candidates, and even showcases for network personalities and promotion. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

According to the Aviation Department, no general fund tax revenues are used for the administration, promotion, operation or maintenance of the airports in the system. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 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