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

Relegation and promotion count because lower divisions generate less income, less profit, fewer fans and far less media exposure. —Maurice O'Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

This could be a promotion or a new job offer from a competitive firm. —Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026

Except a couple of recent promotions show that the Korean company is fighting to stay competitive on Galaxy S26 Ultra pricing. —Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

When the promotion ends, interest kicks in – but only on the debt that remains on the card. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 12 June 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