promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Which means the date was good promo for both parties. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 The Throwback Edition, which is available first, features each TinyTAN character wearing the promo outfits used for the 2021 BTS Meal. Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 Essential is handling worldwide sales and unveiling a promo for the movie at AFM. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025 Of course, the possibility exists that the promo video could be a misdirect put into place by Parker and Stone. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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