promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

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Elsewhere, Hailey Bieber gave us a lesson in polished wedding guest glam, while Joey King played with the little details on the Practical Magic 2 promo tour. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026 On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY). — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 Sure, Love may have taken issue with Rodrigo’s promo for her Sour Prom concert film, which resembled the cover of Hole’s 1994 album Live Through This. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 Save even more on your travel plans with Iberostar promo codes. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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