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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She’s been making the most of the promo run with an elegant array of looks. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025 Subway customers can snag an extra footlong sandwich with the purchase of another, with the promo code FLBOGO. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 Chipotle: For Valentine's Day get BOGO Burritos with an order of $20 or more through Grubhub (no promo code needed; while supplies last). Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 These hefty discounts are already applied, so there’s no need to worry about typing in a promo code at checkout. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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