Word
advertising
Phoneticsad·ver·tis·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈædvɝˌtaɪzɪŋ/
UK/ˈædvətˌaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
01the activity of promoting products
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the act of showing or telling people about a product to make them want to buy it.
n. the activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services. Uncountable in this sense.
日本語:広告※
“The company spends a lot of money on digital advertising to reach younger customers.”
“Effective advertising relies on a deep understanding of consumer psychology and the ability to communicate a brand's value proposition concisely.”
Usage
functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the general practice.
Pitfall
I saw a very funny advertising on TV.
I saw a very funny advertisement on TV.
Use 'advertising' for the general activity or industry, but use 'advertisement' (or 'ad') for a single specific message.
02the industry
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the business or profession of creating advertisements.
n. the commercial industry or sector responsible for creating and placing promotional content.
日本語:広告※
“After finishing her degree, she found a job in advertising.”
“The shift toward social media has fundamentally transformed the landscape of the advertising industry over the last decade.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From advertise + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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