advertising

noun

ad·​ver·​tis·​ing ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ 

1

: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements

2

: advertisements

a magazine full of advertising

3

: the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast

looking for a job in advertising

Examples of advertising in a Sentence

He is looking for a job in advertising.

Recent Examples on the Web

While the creative community is grappling with the implications of AI, advertising has fully embraced the technology. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026

Dove Men built its advertising campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the men’s tournament—around her. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026

Nonprofit organizations in Hot Springs once again have the opportunity to apply for a grant for assistance in advertising and promoting events in 2026. —James Leigh, Arkansas Online, 4 Jan. 2026

The Federal Trade Commission had sued Match for deceptive advertising practices involving the dating apps’ online cancellation processes. —Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

advertise + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing advertising

• advertising agency
• counter-advertising

Rhymes for advertising

• amortizing
• analyzing
• anodizing
• appetizing
• atomizing
• authorising
• authorizing
• carbonizing
• carburizing
• catalyzing
• centralising
• centralizing

Kids Definition

advertising

noun

ad·​ver·​tis·​ing

ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ

1

: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements

2

: published or broadcast advertisements

3

: the business of preparing advertisements