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

During the summer, a digital billboard near the Trotters’ house flashed a Ruidoso promotion. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Bandido has wrestled all over the world for various international wrestling promotions, including CMLL and New Japan Pro Wrestling. — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Our billing engine team then turned each component into a rule that specified the amount, timing and trigger condition, such as waiving the enrollment fee when a customer upgraded within the promotions window. — Kashif Saleem, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

But if the other two deals look more enticing, don't worry—this deal stacks with both the Simplicity Plan and myPlan promotions above. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 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