B2noun 2K

Publicity

🇬🇧 UK /["/pʌbˈlɪsəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pʌbˈlɪsəti/"]/

Meaning of Publicity

the attention that is given to somebody/something by newspapers, television, etc.

In simple words: Information intended to attract attention to something, like an event or a product.

Publicity in a sentence

• The company gained a lot of publicity after launching its new product.
• She sought publicity to promote her charity event.
• Negative publicity can damage a brand's reputation.
• The author's latest book received widespread publicity.
• The actor enjoys a great deal of publicity wherever he goes.

How to use Publicity

Use 'publicity' to discuss promotion in contexts like advertising or public recognition. It's appropriate in business or media discussions but less so in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

publicity + for/object

Memory hint

Think of 'publicity' as making something 'public' to create buzz.

Related words

Collocations with Publicity

• considerable
• enormous
• extensive
• give somebody/​something
• gain
• garner
• surround something
• publicity  about
• publicity  for
• publicity  over
• a blaze of publicity
• a storm of publicity
• the glare of publicity
• advance
• material
• photograph
• shot
• publicity  about
• publicity  for
• a lack of publicity

Synonyms for Publicity

• promotion
• advertising
• exposure
• public attention
• notoriety

Opposites of Publicity

• privacy
• secrecy
• obscurity

Common mistakes with Publicity

• Mixing up 'publicity' with 'public' as a noun.
• Incorrectly using 'publicity' as a verb.
• Confusing 'publicity' with 'advertisement' as they are not entirely synonymous.

Frequently asked questions about Publicity

What does Publicity mean?

Information intended to attract attention to something, like an event or a product.

What is the definition of Publicity?

the attention that is given to somebody/something by newspapers, television, etc.

How do you use Publicity in a sentence?

The company gained a lot of publicity after launching its new product.

Can you give another example of Publicity?

She sought publicity to promote her charity event.

What are synonyms for Publicity?

Common alternatives include promotion, advertising, exposure, public attention, notoriety.

What is the opposite of Publicity?

Opposite meanings include privacy, secrecy, obscurity.

What words go with Publicity?

It commonly pairs with considerable, enormous, extensive, give somebody/​something, gain, garner, surround something, publicity  about, publicity  for, publicity  over, a blaze of publicity, a storm of publicity, the glare of publicity, advance, material, photograph, shot, publicity  about, publicity  for, a lack of publicity.

What are common mistakes when using Publicity?

Mixing up 'publicity' with 'public' as a noun. Incorrectly using 'publicity' as a verb. Confusing 'publicity' with 'advertisement' as they are not entirely synonymous.

How do you pronounce Publicity?

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

When should I use Publicity?

Use 'publicity' to discuss promotion in contexts like advertising or public recognition. It's appropriate in business or media discussions but less so in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Publicity?

"Publicity" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.