ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Infomercial

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɪnfəˌmɜːʃəl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Infomercial is a noun meaning A program-length television commercial, typically between thirty minutes and one hour long, that advertises a product or service by presenting supposedly impartial information about it.

Meaning

A program-length television commercial, typically between thirty minutes and one hour long, that advertises a product or service by presenting supposedly impartial information about it.

Example Sentences

Dionne and I were both named after great singers of the past who now do infomercials.
“The number of product placements this season is hilarious to the point that it’s basically a giant infomercial,” one user posted.
Known for wearing her signature headdress and speaking in a thick Caribbean accent, Miss Cleo was the queen of psychic infomercials.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include infotisement, infotainment, infomediary, admag, infocast, advertainment.

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