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Commercials

🇬🇧 UK //kəˈmɜːʃəlz// 🇺🇸 US //kəˈmɜrʃəlz//

Meaning of Commercials

Short advertisements broadcast on television or radio.

In simple words: Ads that are shown on TV or radio.

Commercials in a sentence

• I often skip the commercials when watching TV shows online.
• The new commercials for the smartphone are very creative and engaging.
• He works in a company that creates commercials for various brands.
• During the Super Bowl, the commercials are often more memorable than the game.
• Many people find daytime television commercials boring and repetitive.
• Commercials have significantly changed over the years with technology advancements.

How to use Commercials

Used widely in casual and formal contexts to discuss advertisements. Typically refers to shorter ads seen on TV. Not appropriate for technical discussions that require specificity.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'commercial' areas where businesses advertise their goods.

Related words

Collocations with Commercials

• television commercials
• radio commercials
• new commercials
• watch commercials
• make commercials

Synonyms for Commercials

• advertisements
• ads
• promotions
• publicity
• spot

Opposites of Commercials

• content
• programming

Common mistakes with Commercials

• Confused with 'advertisements' when used in formal contexts.
• Assuming 'commercials' only refer to TV ads, not including radio or online.
• Using 'commercial' as a plural form instead of 'commercials'.

Frequently asked questions about Commercials

What does Commercials mean?

Ads that are shown on TV or radio.

What is the definition of Commercials?

Short advertisements broadcast on television or radio.

How do you use Commercials in a sentence?

I often skip the commercials when watching TV shows online.

Can you give another example of Commercials?

The new commercials for the smartphone are very creative and engaging.

What are synonyms for Commercials?

Common alternatives include advertisements, ads, promotions, publicity, spot.

What is the opposite of Commercials?

Opposite meanings include content, programming.

What words go with Commercials?

It commonly pairs with television commercials, radio commercials, new commercials, watch commercials, make commercials.

What are common mistakes when using Commercials?

Confused with 'advertisements' when used in formal contexts. Assuming 'commercials' only refer to TV ads, not including radio or online. Using 'commercial' as a plural form instead of 'commercials'.

How do you pronounce Commercials?

US: //kəˈmɜrʃəlz//, UK: //kəˈmɜːʃəlz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Commercials?

Used widely in casual and formal contexts to discuss advertisements. Typically refers to shorter ads seen on TV. Not appropriate for technical discussions that require specificity.