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-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms of promotion

• 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

So Stevens is launching a new promotion to entice Canadians. —Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026

Ward was added to the 40-man roster in November, taking away one layer of complication regarding a promotion. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026

That scenario requires promotion every single season, starting with this one. —Ryan Brennan march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026

The question is whether ambition can translate into results across the grueling, multiyear gauntlet of English football’s promotion system. —Ryan Brennan march 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026

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