advertisement
Translation
advertisement, advert
Examples
I saw an advertisement for a new car.
I saw an advertisement for a new car.
She answered a job advertisement in the newspaper.
She answered a job advertisement in the newspaper.
Grammar Patterns
an advertisement for ((sth.)) a notice, picture, or film telling people about (sth.) I saw an advertisement for a new phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ad, commercial, promotion
Etymology
From Latin 'advertere' (to turn towards). 'ad-' (to) + 'vertere' (to turn) + '-ment' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
An advertisement is designed to 'turn' your attention 'to' a product. The short form 'advert' is very common in the UK.