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

The Democrat’s wall-to-wall TV advertising is blunter still, showing Chavez-DeRemer with glowering images of the ex-president, his mini-me running mate, JD Vance, and scenes from the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024

Her agency, started in 2007, offers services including profile writing, content creation, strategy development, account management, advertising campaign management, and executive coaching. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024

Local affiliates would welcome gaining the hour as a way to boost advertising revenue. —Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024

The University of California, Berkely alum spent much of her career in the advertising world making content for huge brands before switching to directing documentaries. —Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 11 Oct. 2024

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

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