promo

noun

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

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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For its current sale, Zoma is offering 25% off mattresses and free shipping with the promo code SLEEP25. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025 Fox also released a promo, above, for the new season, with Emmy winner Felicity Huffman joining the cast as Dr. Amy Larsen’s (Molly Parker) mentor Dr. Joan Ridley, who is now the new chief of internal medicine at Westside. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 22 July 2025 Below, keep reading for the best promo codes for the Dolly Parton musical in Nashville, the full list of show dates and more. Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025 Enter the promo code NEWSWK2DYW along with basic personal information to secure the welcome offer and create your account. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025 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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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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