plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Zendaya is a two-time champ, but the nom is the reward this time for the star who didn’t acknowledge the recognition once during her double blockbuster promo tour blitz this summer. Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 In the promo, Lasso is shown coaching the English club Tottenham Hotspur FC and satirically remarking on differences between American football and soccer. Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 She was spotted in New York with Hughes, she was seen at Devils games and even backed Team USA in a Winter Olympics promo. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Use our verified Ray-Ban promo codes and tips to save up to 50% off frames, lenses, and clearance. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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