the technique or process of attracting public attention to people, products, etc, as by the use of the mass media (as modifier): a publicity agent public interest resulting from information supplied by such a technique or process information used to draw public attention to people, products, etc the state of being public
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pub•lic•i•ty /pʌˈblɪsɪti/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- widespread mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication:wonderful publicity for his new book.
- the technique, process, or business of gaining public notice or mention.
pub•lic•i•ty
(pu blis′i tē),USA pronunciation n.
- extensive mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication.
- public notice so gained.
- the measures, process, or business of securing public notice.
- information, articles, or advertisements issued to secure public notice or attention.
- the state of being public, or open to general observation or knowledge.
- Medieval Latin pūblicitās. See public, -ity
- French publicité
- 1785–95
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