advertisement

A message, picture, or video that encourages people to buy a product or service.

• This advertisement shows a new car.
• The company paid for advertisements on television.
• Did that advertisement make you want to buy the shoes?

How to use it: an advertisement for something (The advertisement for the new phone appeared everywhere.)

Similar words: ad, advert, commercial

Common phrases: television advertisement, advertisement for something, online advertisement

A notice that gives people information about something available or happening.

• I read the advertisement on the wall.
• They placed an advertisement for a new caretaker.
• The newspaper carries advertisements for local events.

How to use it: an advertisement for something (I saw an advertisement for a job at the library.)

Similar words: notice, announcement

Common phrases: job advertisement, advertisement for something, place an advertisement

Someone or something that shows how good a product, service, or organization is.

• Her smile is an advertisement for her dentist.
• These graduates are a good advertisement for the university.
• His strength makes him a walking advertisement for the gym.

How to use it: an advertisement for something (Her success is a wonderful advertisement for the school.)

Similar words: recommendation, endorsement

Common phrases: good advertisement, advertisement for something, walking advertisement