marketing

noun

mar·​ket·​ing ˈmär-kə-tiŋ 

1

a

: the act or process of selling or purchasing in a market

did most of her marketing in local stores

b

: the process or technique of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service

New automobiles are the subject of intense marketing.

2

: an aggregate (see aggregate entry 3 sense 1) of functions involved in moving goods from producer to consumer

The company will increase its budget for marketing.

Examples of marketing in a Sentence

The company will increase its budget for marketing.

She has a job in marketing.

She runs the company's marketing department.

Recent Examples on the Web

Visit Lauderdale, the county’s tourism marketing agency, served as host, lining up everything from local hotels and transportation for visitors to events and promotions. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026

Great Harvest’s marketing coordinator did not respond to messages. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026

Bryant said his role is to provide policy, legislative and marketing support. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Wolgamott said the campaign also helped set the standard for tourism marketing nationwide. —Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing marketing

• affiliate marketing
• direct marketing
• marketing ploy
• marketing research
• multilevel marketing
• pre-marketing
• viral marketing

Rhymes for marketing

• telemarketing