promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmō-tər 

1

: one that promotes

especially : one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts

2

obsolete : prosecutor

3

: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst

4

: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes

Synonyms

• advocate
• advocator
• apostle
• backer
• booster
• champion
• espouser
• exponent
• expounder
• friend
• gospeler
• gospeller
• herald
• hierophant
• high priest
• paladin
• proponent
• protagonist
• supporter
• true believer
• tub-thumper
• white knight

Examples of promoter in a Sentence

a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches

Recent Examples on the Web

The restaurant chain was founded in 2010 by rock ‘n’ roll promoter Dave Furano, industry merchandiser Dell Furano, restaurateur Michael Zislis and KISS band members Simmons and Stanley. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024

To resolve this issue Tesla service will apply an adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique, as necessary. —Ahjané Forbes, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2024

Celebrities and other personalities became promoters of the salad, Escobedo said. —Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024

Tour promoter Live Nation and hotel chain Marriott were named as defendants. —Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing promoter

• co-promoter

Kids Definition

promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmōt-ər 

: a person who promotes

especially : one who finances a sporting event

a promoter of prizefights

Medical Definition

promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er -ˈmōt-ər 

1

: a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst

2

: a binding site in a DNA chain at which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription of messenger RNA by one or more nearby structural genes

3

: a chemical believed to promote carcinogenicity or mutagenicity

Legal Definition

promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er

: one who alone or with others actively participates in the formation of a business or venture

promoters owe a fiduciary duty to the corporation they are promoting

—R. C. Clark