advertising

noun

ad·​ver·​tis·​ing ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ 

1

: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements

2

: advertisements

a magazine full of advertising

3

: the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast

looking for a job in advertising

Examples of advertising in a Sentence

He is looking for a job in advertising.

Recent Examples on the Web

In an era when many young brands rely heavily on digital advertising and influencer seeding, Safdie has prioritized IRL experiences. —Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026

Walmart's fiscal fourth-quarter results beat earnings and revenue estimates as gains in e-commerce, advertising and its third-party marketplace boosted its business. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026

The state has been asking Tesla to stop using 'Autopilot' in its advertising since 2016. —Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

The rooftop owners, led by the late Beth Murphy of Murphy’s Bleachers, came up with their own plan to allow the Cubs to install LED and static advertising signage — 20 feet by 7 feet — on the facades of the rooftop buildings. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

advertise + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing advertising

• advertising agency
• counter-advertising

Rhymes for advertising

• amortizing
• analyzing
• anodizing
• appetizing
• atomizing
• authorising
• authorizing
• carbonizing
• carburizing
• catalyzing
• centralising
• centralizing

Kids Definition

advertising

noun

ad·​ver·​tis·​ing

ˈad-vər-ˌtī-ziŋ

1

: the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements

2

: published or broadcast advertisements

3

: the business of preparing advertisements