# advertisement

/ˌædvɝˈtaɪzmənt/ (US) · /ɐdvˈɜːtɪsmənt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/advertisement
Updated: 2026-07-22

## Senses

### 1. commercial promotion

noun · CEFR A2

a notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.

For teachers: a commercial solicitation designed to sell a commodity or service. Countable in the sense of a specific notice; uncountable when referring to the activity in general.

- I saw an advertisement for a new smartphone in the newspaper today.
- The company launched a nationwide advertisement campaign to introduce their sustainable clothing line to a younger demographic.

### 2. public notice

noun · CEFR B2 · Formal

a public announcement or notice about something happening.

For teachers: a public notice or announcement, often non-commercial, intended to inform a specific audience.

- The council placed an advertisement in the local paper about the new road works.
- The legal advertisement served as a formal notification to all creditors regarding the upcoming liquidation of the estate.

## Examples

- I saw an advertisement for a new phone on the bus.
- The company spent millions on a television advertisement to launch their latest brand of coffee.
- While digital marketing has evolved, the traditional print advertisement remains a staple for luxury brands seeking to maintain a sense of physical presence in high-end magazines.

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