Advertisement
Noun
UK
/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/
US
/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/
Definition
A message that promotes a product, service, or idea to the public.
Example
"I saw the advertisement online."
"Online advertisements can follow you around based on what you search."
"The advertisement showed happy people using the new shampoo to attract customers."
Explanation
An advertisement (also called an “ad”) is a message that tries to get people’s attention to buy something, attend something, or think about something. You can see advertisements on TV, websites, posters, or in magazines. Their goal is to persuade people.