promotion

word

/pɝˈmoʊʃən/
pruh-MOH-shuhn
/pɹəmˈəʊʃən/
pruh-MOH-shuhn

Definition

A promotion is an event where someone gets a higher position at work, or a special offer used to help sell a product or service. It can also mean public activity to make people notice or support something.

Usage & Nuances

Common in business, marketing, and workplace contexts. 'Get a promotion' usually means moving to a higher job level; 'a promotion' in stores often means a discount or special deal. Also common in phrases like 'sales promotion' and 'promotion campaign'.

Example Sentences

The store has a promotion on shoes this week.

basic

The company started a new promotion for its app.

basic

She got a promotion last month.

basic

He’s been working toward a promotion for years.

natural

I only bought it because it was part of a promotion.

natural

Her promotion came as no surprise to anyone on the team.

natural