Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ad
noun
/æd/

Definition
An advertisement, often abbreviated to ‘ad’, is a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.

Examples
- She saw an ad for a new phone that caught her eye.
- The ad was placed in the local newspaper.
- He made a successful career in creating ads for various brands.

Meaning
Ads are designed to encourage people to buy or engage with what is being offered.

Synonyms
- advertisement
- promotion
- announcement
- commercial