advert
Translation
ad, advertisement, commercial
Examples
I saw an advert for a new car on TV.
I saw an ad for a new car on TV.
She placed an advert in the local newspaper.
She placed an ad in the local newspaper.
Grammar Patterns
an advert ((for sth.)) an advertisement for a product or service I saw an advert for a new car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ad, commercial, promotion
Etymology
Short for 'advertisement'. From Latin 'advertere' (to turn towards), from 'ad-' (to) + 'vertere' (to turn). 'Ad' is more common in US English.
Memory Tips
An 'advert' is designed to 'turn' your attention 'towards' a product.