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 service convenes a group of officers, called a promotion board, that examines the records of eligible officers and chooses the most qualified. —ABC News, 6 June 2026

Cooper asked Madonna about her surprise 15-minute mini-set in Times Square on Thursday night, a promotion both for the album release and the kickoff of Pride Month. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026

The village also announced promotions for Kristin Kolar, who is the new deputy chief, Heather Cognac, who was named commander, and Nick Weglarek, who was promoted to sergeant. —Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

The excitement around him built up the lore to the point that actual promotion wasn’t even necessary. —Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 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