ad
word
/ˈæd/
ad
/ˈæd/
ad
Definition
An ad is a short form of “advertisement.” It is something made to promote a product, service, event, or idea, especially in media such as TV, the internet, or print.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English and more informal than “advertisement.” Common phrases include “TV ad,” “online ad,” “ad campaign,” and “skip ads.” “Ad” usually means a commercial message, while “advertising” is the general activity or industry.
Spanish: anuncio - publicidadPortuguese (BR): anúncio - propagandaPortuguese (PT): anúncio - publicidadeChinese (Simplified): 广告Chinese (Traditional): 廣告Hindi: विज्ञापन - ऐडArabic: إعلان - دعايةBengali: বিজ্ঞাপন - অ্যাডRussian: реклама - объявление (коммерческое)Japanese: 広告Vietnamese: quảng cáoKorean: 광고Turkish: reklamUrdu: اشتہارIndonesian: iklan
Example Sentences
I saw an ad for a new phone.
basic
This video has too many ads.
basic
They put an ad in the newspaper.
basic
I keep getting the same ad every time I open the app.
natural
That ad was so funny that I actually watched the whole thing.
natural
If a website is free, it probably makes money from ads.
natural