An advertisement (abbreviated as "ad") is an announcement in print (newspaper or magazine) promoting something for sale. For example, ads for cigarettes in magazines. The word "advertising," as a noun, is the business of making ads.
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An advertisement (abbreviated as "ad") is an announcement in print (newspaper or magazine) promoting something for sale. For example, ads for cigarettes in magazines.
The word "advertising," as a noun, is the business of making ads. For example:
"He's in advertising. He creates those ads for cigarettes that you see in magazines."