advisory

1 of 2

adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry əd-ˈvīz-rē 

-ˈvī-zə-

1

: having or exercising power to advise

an advisory council

2

: containing or giving advice

advisory

2 of 2

noun

plural advisories

: a report giving information (as on the weather) and often recommending action to be taken

Examples of advisory in a Sentence

Adjective

He attended a meeting of the advisory committee.

She is acting in an advisory role in the administration.

Noun

We heard a weather advisory saying that heavy rains are expected tonight.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Maryland's violations were seven times greater than the threshold, according to a report by a state advisory group that oversees compliance. —Rachel Baye, NPR, 5 June 2025

Resources for faculty To support the initiative, Ohio State’s Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning will expand its resources to help faculty integrate AI into their teaching, including the creation of a fund that will provide financial and advisory support. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

Noun

The advisory is for Madera, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025

On Thursday at 2:15 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the NWS Raleigh NC in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Lee County. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

advise + -ory entry 2

Noun

derivative of advisory entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for advisory

• nonsupervisory
• supervisory

Kids Definition

advisory

1 of 2 adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry

əd-ˈvīz-(ə-)rē

1

: having the power or right to advise

an advisory committee

2

: giving or containing advice

an advisory opinion

advisory

2 of 2 noun

: a report giving information and often recommending action to be taken

a weather advisory

Legal Definition

advisory

adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry əd-ˈvī-zə-rē 

1

: having or exercising power to advise

an advisory committee

2

: containing or giving advice

an advisory verdict