noun

advertisement

advertisement, advert

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.

an advertisement for ((sth.)) a notice, picture, or film telling people about (sth.) I saw an advertisement for a new phone.

Synonyms: ad, commercial, promotion

From Latin 'advertere' (to turn towards). 'ad-' (to) + 'vertere' (to turn) + '-ment' (noun suffix).

An advertisement is designed to 'turn' your attention 'to' a product. The short form 'advert' is very common in the UK.

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