advertising
Translation
advertising
Examples
He works in advertising.
He works in advertising.
The company spends a lot on advertising.
The company spends a lot on advertising.
Grammar Patterns
advertising the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services He works in advertising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: promotion, marketing, publicity
Etymology
From the verb 'advertise'. The '-ing' suffix makes it a noun referring to the activity or industry of creating advertisements.
Memory Tips
'Advertising' is the *action* or *industry* of creating advertisements. Think of the '-ing' as an ongoing activity.