ad
Translation
advertisement
Examples
I saw an ad for a new phone.
I saw an ad for a new phone.
She placed an ad in the local paper.
She placed an ad in the local paper.
Grammar Patterns
an ad ((for sth.)) an advertisement for something I saw an ad for a new car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advert, commercial, announcement
Etymology
Short for 'advertisement'. From Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to turn towards'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'add'ing information to the public to get their attention.