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

The Chinese promotion venue will host matchmaking sessions organized by category – films, drama series, and microdramas – alongside international industry salons and cultural tourism route promotions. —Jenny S. Li, Variety, 20 June 2026

In fact, the promotion is packing the first hour with marquee matches again for this premium live event. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

As part of the company's Prime Day promotion running from June 9 to June 30, HBADA is offering significant savings on its flagship smart ergonomic chair. —New Atlas, 19 June 2026

Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 June 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