promoter
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person or company that organizes and pays for an event, like a concert or a boxing match.
an individual or organization that finances and organizes a sporting event or entertainment production.
Simple“The concert promoter spent thousands of dollars on posters to sell out the show.”
In context“The boxing promoter negotiated a lucrative television deal that ensured the match would be broadcast to a global audience.”
UsageOften used in the context of music, sports, or large-scale public entertainment.
- 02 C1 Advanced
someone who actively supports or encourages a particular plan, idea, or cause.
a person who advocates for or encourages the adoption of a specific cause, policy, or ideology.
Simple“She has always been a strong promoter of healthy eating in local schools.”
In context“As a leading promoter of renewable energy, the senator spent years lobbying for stricter carbon emission standards.”
Teacher's tipIn this sense, 'proponent' or 'advocate' is often preferred in academic writing.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
a specific part of DNA that tells a cell to start making a certain protein.
a region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene by providing a binding site for RNA polymerase.
Simple“The scientists studied the promoter to understand why the gene was turned off.”
In context“Mutations within the promoter region can significantly alter the rate at which a gene is expressed within the organism.”
UsageUsed as a countable noun in genetics and molecular biology.
- 04 C2 Proficiency
a substance that makes a catalyst work better, even though it is not a catalyst itself.
a substance added to a catalyst to increase its activity or selectivity in a chemical reaction.
Simple“Adding a small amount of the promoter made the chemical reaction happen much faster.”
In context“The industrial process relies on a specific metallic promoter to enhance the efficiency of the catalytic converter.”
SynonymsAntonyms
“Neilson has been booking gigs through relationships with promoters, and by scouring Facebook and Instagram for venues with stage time.”
“There, she became known as a ferocious Trump defender and promoter of false claims that he won the 2020 election.”
From promote + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.