Ad

Definition

Ad is a noun that refers to an advertisement, a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, event, or other forms of marketing communication. It is commonly used as a shortened form of the word "advertisement."

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /æd/
• Respelling: AD

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /æd/
• Respelling: AD

Etymology

The word "ad" is a shortened form of "advertisement," which originates from the Latin word "advertere," meaning "to turn toward." The abbreviation "ad" began to be commonly used in English in the late 19th century as a colloquial term for advertisements.

Derivatives

• Advertisement (noun)
• Advertise (verb)
• Advertiser (noun)
• Adman (noun)
• Ad-free (adjective)

Synonyms

• Promotion
• Announcement
• Commercial

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "ad" is widely used to refer to any form of promotional content aimed at encouraging consumer interest in a product or service. For example, "The company launched a new ad campaign," or "She saw an ad for the upcoming concert."

Related Terms

• Advertisement: A public notice promoting a product or service.
• Marketing: The action of promoting and selling products or services.
• Publicity: The process of gaining public attention for a product or service.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A public notice promoting a product or service: Refers to content designed to attract attention and persuade audiences to purchase or engage with a product or service.
  • Example: "The online ad attracted a lot of attention."
• A brief announcement or commercial: Used in media to denote a short promotional segment on TV, radio, or the internet.
  • Example: "She skipped the ad before watching the video."