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

Review hiring, promotion, development and performance practices for assumptions that unnecessarily narrow access to opportunity. — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The most successful events were developed around a joint activity like the 60-person candlelight ceramics in Culver City, California, that sold out in a day following its promotion. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

At Imcine, Álvarez Ibargüengoitia served as MD of international promotion over 2013-17 before becoming its director of film production (2017-26) and also technical co-ordinator (2019-26). — John Hopewell, Variety, 29 July 2026

The two later dated during the promotion of the movie before breaking up in 2009. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 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