promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
often attributive
Synonyms of promonext
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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The offer is good for online orders; use promo code PIZZAWEEK. Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 The two then reconnected for The Naked Gun promo tour. Yerin Kim, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 Browse our other top finds below, and be sure to use the promo code SHOPSALE at checkout to save up to an extra 60 percent off. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026 Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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