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

Next steps include creating an advisory council of educators, youth and other stakeholders; finalizing a calendar; and confirming the lease and renovations with the county. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Gidon Katz, who led the launches of Sky’s Now and NBCUniversal’s Peacock services, has joined RoseBerry’s advisory board. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Noun

The advisory is for Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range and Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Multiple counties in western and central New York were under an air quality advisory Wednesday until midnight. — ABC News, 15 July 2026

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