promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmō-tər 
1
: one that promotes
especially
: one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts
2
obsolete
: prosecutor
3
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
4
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
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a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
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Upsetting, as Johnson is a tireless promoter who leaves no stone unturned on the PR tour.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
American baseball promoters were quick to see the potential of the Japanese market, touring the country as early as 1908.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
City officials let Rock Fest continue when concert promoter AEG Live Productions agreed to make precautionary changes.
—Dan Kelly
october 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The show was carefully crafted by Bad Bunny alongside his team of producers, set designers and promoters — all of whom are Puerto Rican.
—Cata Balzano, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
American baseball promoters were quick to see the potential of the Japanese market, touring the country as early as 1908.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
City officials let Rock Fest continue when concert promoter AEG Live Productions agreed to make precautionary changes.
—Dan Kelly
october 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The show was carefully crafted by Bad Bunny alongside his team of producers, set designers and promoters — all of whom are Puerto Rican.
—Cata Balzano, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for promoter
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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promoter. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmōt-ər
: a person who promotes
especially
: one who finances a sporting event
a promoter of prizefights
Medical Definition
promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
-ˈmōt-ər
1
: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst
2
: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes
3
: a chemical believed to promote carcinogenicity or mutagenicity
Legal Definition
promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
: one who alone or with others actively participates in the formation of a business or venture
promoters owe a fiduciary duty to the corporation they are promoting—R. C. Clark
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