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
• rise
• creation

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

While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

Whether styled with a billowy fall dress or a trench coat and trousers, these are all fail-proof options—made even better with special promotions. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025

Given Franklin’s disfavor in London, William could expect no promotion. —Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025

Taz is most well-known for his tenure with ECW from 1993-1999, becoming one of the most iconic wrestlers of the fan-favorite promotion. —Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promotion

• cross promotion
• self-promotion
• social promotion

Rhymes for promotion

• commotion
• demotion
• devotion
• emotion
• laotian
• locomotion
• lotion
• notion
• ocean
• potion

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