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Definition of publicity

publicity

/pʌbˈlɪs.ə.ti/
pub · lic · i · ty
Adverb:publicly
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Plural:publicities
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Adjective:public
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publicity Lexical Profile

publicity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media or the general public.

Example

"The charity concert generated a great deal of positive publicity for the local shelter."

2

The business, practice, or promotional material used to attract public interest in a product, person, or event.

Example

"She works in publicity for a major publishing house, organizing book tours and interviews."

3

The state or quality of being open to public knowledge or observation.

Example

"The principle of publicity ensures that court proceedings remain transparent and accountable to citizens."

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• Rhymes for publicity

• Nearby Words

publican
publication
publicist
publicity
publicize
publicly
publicness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French publicité, derived from public ('open to general observation') and ultimately from Latin publicus ('of the people').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Publicity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/publicity
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