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UK/["/ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Advertising

In simple words: The activity of making products or services known to people.

Advertising in a sentence

  • Cigarette advertising has been banned.
  • **radio/TV/online advertising**
  • Paid advertising on social media is an assured way to reach out to customers.
  • The company's print and digital advertising rose compared with the same period a year ago.
  • a career in advertising
  • Val works for an **advertising agency** *(= a company that designs advertisements)*.
  • A good **advertising campaign** will increase our sales.
  • She is a successful advertising executive.
  • We were very happy with our advertising strategy last year.

How to use Advertising

Use 'advertising' when talking about marketing, especially in a business context. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid casual contexts where simpler terms might work.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'ad' for advertisement - plus 'vertise' like 'advertisement'.

Related words

Collocations with Advertising

  • advertising agency
  • advertising campaign
  • advertising budget
  • advertising space
  • online advertising

Opposites of Advertising

Common mistakes with Advertising

  • Confusing 'advertisement' with 'advertising'.
  • Using 'advertising' as a verb.
  • Spelling it incorrectly as 'advrtising'.

Compare Advertising with Marketing, Promotion, Publicity, Propaganda, Endorsement

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Frequently asked questions about Advertising

What does Advertising mean?

The activity of making products or services known to people.

What is the definition of Advertising?

the activity and industry of advertising things to people on television, in newspapers, on the internet, etc.

How do you use Advertising in a sentence?

Cigarette advertising has been banned.

Can you give another example of Advertising?

**radio/TV/online advertising**

What are synonyms for Advertising?

Common alternatives include marketing, promotion, publicity, propaganda, endorsement.

What is the opposite of Advertising?

Opposite meanings include silence, concealment, hiding.

What words go with Advertising?

It commonly pairs with advertising agency, advertising campaign, advertising budget, advertising space, online advertising.

What are common mistakes when using Advertising?

Confusing 'advertisement' with 'advertising'. Using 'advertising' as a verb. Spelling it incorrectly as 'advrtising'.

How do you pronounce Advertising?

US: /["/ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Advertising?

Use 'advertising' when talking about marketing, especially in a business context. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid casual contexts where simpler terms might work.

What CEFR level is Advertising?

"Advertising" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.