promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmō-tər 
1
: one that promotes
especially
: one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts
2
obsolete
: prosecutor
3
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
4
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
Examples of promoter in a Sentence
a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
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Joshua had been under observation at Lagoon Hospital in Lagos while recovering from minor injuries, his promoter said Monday.
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CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Versions of this story have been told before, but what distinguishes Love Saves the Day are the more than 300 interviews Lawrence conducted with promoters, partiers, and legendary DJs such as Frankie Knuckles.
—Andrew Holter, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Anthony Joshua car crash Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived a car crash on Monday that killed two friends and team members, according to Nigerian authorities and his promoter.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
The night was well planned; according to event-industry trade platform Biz Bash, professional promoters CS4 Entertainment coordinated, while The Saxton Group handled PR.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Versions of this story have been told before, but what distinguishes Love Saves the Day are the more than 300 interviews Lawrence conducted with promoters, partiers, and legendary DJs such as Frankie Knuckles.
—Andrew Holter, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Anthony Joshua car crash Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived a car crash on Monday that killed two friends and team members, according to Nigerian authorities and his promoter.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
The night was well planned; according to event-industry trade platform Biz Bash, professional promoters CS4 Entertainment coordinated, while The Saxton Group handled PR.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for promoter
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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promoter. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmōt-ər
: a person who promotes
especially
: one who finances a sporting event
a promoter of prizefights
Medical Definition
promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
-ˈmōt-ər
1
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
2
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
3
: a chemical believed to promote carcinogenicity or mutagenicity
Legal Definition
promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
: one who alone or with others actively participates in the formation of a business or venture
promoters owe a fiduciary duty to the corporation they are promoting—R. C. Clark
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