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-shnəl 

prə-ˈmō-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• advancement
• ascent
• creation
• elevation
• preference
• preferment
• rise
• upgrade
• upgrading

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

Make Promotions Default Milkman and Pink advocate for a shift in promotion practices, suggesting that organizations should make promotions the default rather than requiring individuals to opt-in. —Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

The event will feature wrestlers from both promotions as well as performers from Total Nonstop Action. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025

Otherwise, Polk frequently received glowing feedback before and after her promotion to sergeant in 2021. —Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025

While the lawsuit doesn’t name the agency directly, a Facebook post from the sheriff’s department lists Manford’s 2020 promotion to sergeant. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025

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