Word
commercialized
Phoneticscom·mer·cial·ized, stress on the second syllable
/kəˈmɝʃəˌɫaɪzd/
UK spelling · commercialised
Definition
v. to turn something into a business that makes money. You use this when an idea, holiday, or product starts to be sold to many people.
v. to convert a product, activity, or idea into a profit-making enterprise intended for mass sale. Often implies a shift from non-commercial or traditional use toward market-oriented production.
Examples
“They commercialize farm products to earn more money.”
“The small brewery commercialized its ginger beer last year and now sells it in supermarkets nationwide.”
“Once commercialized, the traditional festival lost some of its quiet charm as sponsors covered every street with bright logos and stalls.”
Examples
simple
“They commercialize farm products to earn more money.”
contextual
“The small brewery commercialized its ginger beer last year and now sells it in supermarkets nationwide.”
complex
“Once commercialized, the traditional festival lost some of its quiet charm as sponsors covered every street with bright logos and stalls.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “commercialized” in context.
Verb
01. become commercialized
“The traditional festival started to become commercialized in the 1990s.”
verb + verb
02. commercialize invention
“He patented his engine to commercialize his invention on a global scale.”
verb + noun
03. commercialize product
“The startup was founded to commercialize product ideas from the lab.”
verb + noun
04. commercialize research
“Universities increasingly seek to commercialize research for additional income.”
verb + noun
05. commercialize technology
“Firms compete to commercialize technology developed with public funding.”
verb + noun
Noun
06. commercialized christmas
“Many people say they dislike such a commercialized Christmas.”
adj + noun
07. commercialized holiday
“Valentine's Day is often cited as a fully commercialized holiday.”
adj + noun
08. commercialized sport
“Critics say Formula One is now a completely commercialized sport.”
adj + noun
09. attempt to commercialize technology
“The company failed in its attempt to commercialize technology for electric cars.”
10. become heavily commercialized
“The World Cup has become heavily commercialized over the last thirty years.”
11. criticize overly commercialized christmas
“Each December, journalists criticize the overly commercialized Christmas season.”
12. have become overly commercialized
“Many traditional holidays have become overly commercialized.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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