advert
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈædvɝt// ad·vert
n. a short message or program on TV, radio, or the internet that promotes a product or service. It is a common short form of 'advertisement'.
n. a promotional message or broadcast segment designed to advertise a product, service, or idea. A clipped form of 'advertisement', common in British English and informal contexts.
I saw an advert for shoes on TV.
The company spent millions on a new TV advert to launch their summer collection.
The minimalist advert relied on silence and stark imagery to convey the brand's commitment to environmental sustainability.
Clipping of advertisement.
From Middle English adverten, from Old French advertir (“to notice”), from Latin advertere (“to turn toward”). See also adverse.