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

The promotion is expected to generate roughly $50,000 for the organization. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

McDonald's intensified its focus on affordability during the September quarter, restoring digital promotions and shifting marketing toward value offerings, including $5 and $6 meal deals. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Across the promotion, customers who place an order are eligible to enter one prize draws. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Some brands are soft launching their holiday shopping season while others are tempting us with fall clearance events and limited-time promotions. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 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