ad

ad · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An advertisement; a notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.

  2. 2.

    A short promotional message on television, radio, or the internet.

Forms

plural: ads

Phrases & expressions

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    ad campaign — A coordinated series of advertisements.
  • •
    ad revenue — Income generated from advertising.
  • •
    classified ad — A small advertisement in a newspaper.
  • •
    pop-up ad — An advertisement that appears suddenly on screen.
  • •
    ad blocker — Software that prevents advertisements from displaying.

Related words

See also: advertisement, advertising, commercial, marketing
Synonyms: advert, advertisement, commercial, promotion

Etymology

Shortened form of advertisement, which comes from Old French advertissement, from advertir ("to notice"), from Latin advertere ("to turn toward").