promo

noun

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

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Jenner drew criticism earlier this month after posting a short Instagram clip showing her walking handcuffed down a jail hallway surrounded by officers as part of a promo for the King Kylie relaunch. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025 The latest DraftKings promo code comes at a perfect time with a busy sports weekend. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 The promo will air tonight during Game 1 of the World Series, which sees the Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto. Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025 Throughout the promo tour for the new season, which debuts on Netflix on Thursday, Bell has remained loyal to Jude. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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