advisory

1 of 2

adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry əd-ˈvīz-rē 

-ˈvī-zə-

1

: having or exercising power to advise

an advisory council

2

: containing or giving advice

advisory

2 of 2

noun

plural advisories

: a report giving information (as on the weather) and often recommending action to be taken

Examples of advisory in a Sentence

Adjective

He attended a meeting of the advisory committee.

She is acting in an advisory role in the administration.

Noun

We heard a weather advisory saying that heavy rains are expected tonight.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Twenty days after the trade, Kupchak stepped down from his position and transitioned into an advisory role, coinciding with the Hornets hiring former Nets executive Jeff Peterson as their new general manager. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025

Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih, a former member of the JPMorgan advisory council, is invited to attend along with Mohammed al Jadaan, Saudi Arabia’s finance minister, the people said. —Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025

Noun

Elsewhere in Oregon and Washington, snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches are forecast across the Cascades and Blue Mountains, with advisories covering areas such as Sisters, La Pine, Meacham, Tollgate and Stevens Pass. —Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025

The State Department regularly updates and modifies travel advisories based on current events, geopolitical issues, and analysis of overall threat risks. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

advise + -ory entry 2

Noun

derivative of advisory entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1731, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for advisory

• nonsupervisory
• supervisory

Kids Definition

advisory

1 of 2 adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry

əd-ˈvīz-(ə-)rē

1

: having the power or right to advise

an advisory committee

2

: giving or containing advice

an advisory opinion

advisory

2 of 2 noun

: a report giving information and often recommending action to be taken

a weather advisory

Legal Definition

advisory

adjective

ad·​vi·​so·​ry əd-ˈvī-zə-rē 

1

: having or exercising power to advise

an advisory committee

2

: containing or giving advice

an advisory verdict