promotion

noun

pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən How to pronounce promotion (audio)
1
: the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
2
: the act of furthering the growth or development of something
especially : the furtherance of the acceptance and sale of merchandise through advertising, publicity, or discounting
promotional
prə-ˈmō-shnəl How to pronounce promotion (audio)
prə-ˈmō-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Examples of promotion in a Sentence

There was little chance for promotion within the company. She was given a well-deserved promotion. The company is offering a special promotion to increase sales. the promotion of better relations between neighboring countries
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Now, with the PFL’s multimillion-dollar deal with Francis Ngannou and partnerships with global broadcast platforms like DAZN, the promotion has become a legitimate contender for talent acquisition. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The promotion, aimed at foreigners disenchanted with their day-to-day lives, offers residences for as low as just €1, or about $1. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024 The farm bureau said its volunteers checked prices in person and online using grocery store apps and websites and shopped for the best prices without using special promotions. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024 DeVito, who lived at his parents’ home in nearby Cedar Grove, N.J., last season, made the most of last year’s promotion. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for promotion 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of promotion was in the 15th century

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“Promotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotion. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

promotion

noun
pro·​mo·​tion prə-ˈmō-shən How to pronounce promotion (audio)
1
: a moving up in position or rank
2
: the promoting of something
promotional
-shnəl How to pronounce promotion (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective

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