Publicity Definition

pŭ-blĭsĭ-tē
noun
Public interest, notice, or notoriety generated or gained by disseminating information through various media.
The book has received widespread publicity.
American Heritage
The state of being public, or commonly known or observed.
Webster's New World
Any information, promotional material, etc. which brings a person, place, product, or cause to the notice of the public.
Webster's New World
The work or business of preparing and disseminating such material.
Webster's New World
Any procedure or act that seeks to gain this.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Publicity

  • French publicité from public public from Old French public

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French publicité.

    From Wiktionary

Publicity Sentence Examples

  • But the publicity on this is like the second coming.

  • We'll keep a low profile and limit any negative publicity to really egregious errors.

  • The penal code of November 1821 abolished many odious customs and punishments of the old code, and allowed publicity in criminal trials.

  • This agency for publicity concerning war efforts and purposes developed into a great news agency and a means of distribution of patriotic propaganda.

  • The publicity given to this event renewed the scandal, and in November an attempt to "tar and feather" Mr Pigott resulted in two men being sent to prison.

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Words Starting With

PPUPUB

Words Ending With

YTYITY

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Words Starting With P and Ending With Y

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