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Definition of advertiser
advertiser
/ˈæd.vɚˌtaɪ.zɚ/
ad · ver · tis · er
Plural:advertisers
advertiser Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• noun
1
A person, company, or organization that promotes a product, service, or event to the public through paid announcements in the media.
Example
"The television network lost its largest corporate advertiser after the program's ratings declined."
2
A newspaper, periodical, or publication consisting primarily or entirely of commercial advertisements and local notices (often used in the titles of newspapers).
Example
"She placed a notice for her lost dog in the weekly community advertiser."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 15th century from the verb 'advertise' (from Old French 'advertir' and Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to turn toward' or 'to direct one's attention to') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advertiser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advertiser