promotion

noun

pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən 

1

: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment

2

: the act of furthering the growth or development of something

especially : the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting

promotional

prə-ˈmō-shnəl 

prə-ˈmō-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Synonyms

• advancement
• ascent
• creation
• elevation
• preference
• preferment
• rise
• upgrade
• upgrading

Examples of promotion in a Sentence

There was little chance for promotion within the company.

She was given a well-deserved promotion.

The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales.

the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries

Recent Examples on the Web

Frontier also excluded several popular routes from the promotion including Atlanta to/from Las Vegas, Dallas to/from Seattle, Fort Lauderdale to/from Philadelphia, and others listed on the sale's page. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024

The district missed a state deadline this month to implement a new compensation and promotion ladder for teachers after negotiations with the union hit an impasse. —Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2024

In 2023, Fudge won a Spirit of Detroit Award for her shop’s promotion of local products made by other small businesses in Detroit. —Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2024

But the network is hoping that an extra month of promotion during NFL football games might juice its premieres. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promotion

• cross promotion
• self-promotion
• social promotion

Kids Definition

promotion

noun

pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən 

1

: a moving up in position or rank

2

: the promoting of something

promotional

-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective