An advertisement or commercial.
Advert
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Advert, that is."
"I've never seen such a Advert in all my life."
Etymology & History
British abbreviation of 'advertisement', standard since early 20th century advertising growth. Americans prefer 'ad' or 'commercial'. British 'advert' is used for all media (TV adverts, newspaper adverts). The full 'advertisement' is more formal in both countries. The abbreviation preference is cultural.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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