Ad
Noun
UK
/æd/
US
/æd/
Definition
A message that tries to sell or promote something.
Example
"I saw that ad on YouTube."
"The ad showed a happy family using the new phone."
"Many ads try to make products look more exciting than they are."
Explanation
An ad is a short word for “advertisement.” It’s something used to tell people about a product, service, or event so they can buy or join it. Ads are found in newspapers, on TV, on websites, and even on the street. Companies use ads to try to get people’s attention and sell things. Ads can be written, spoken, or shown as pictures or videos.