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

Synonyms of promoter

• proponent
• supporter
• advocate
• advocator
• exponent

Examples of promoter in a Sentence

a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

Recent Examples on the Web

When promoter Live Nation couldn’t keep up with the droves of ticketbuyers, a second show on Sunday was added. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Others might become artists, promoters or pursue something entirely different. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

While promoters and venues wield great power over concert tours, experts say an artist of Sheeran’s magnitude generally has the final say about what happens concerning the shows. — Tassanee Vejpongsa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Under this model, promoters must convince a genuinely private investor that their company represents a worthwhile investment opportunity. — John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promoter

• co-promoter

Rhymes for promoter

• premotor
• promotor
• remoter
• boater
• coater
• floater
• motor
• rotor
• voter
• locomotor
• psychomotor
• servomotor

Kids Definition

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