promoter

noun

pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmō-tər How to pronounce promoter (audio)
Synonyms of promoternext
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

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a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
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The camera spins on its own ketamine high as Peter (Firstman), party promoter extraordinaire and generous drug dealer, kicks off another evening. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Shakira will be shaking up Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza with a concert on November 28, promoter Rabih Mokbel told the National. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Famed Phoenix concert promoter is selling 50 years of music history Foodies are crashing out over Michelin snub. — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 He was raised by his single mother, Rosemary Turner, who worked as a nightclub promoter. — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for promoter

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of promoter was in the 14th century

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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promoter. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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promoter

noun
pro·​mot·​er prə-ˈmōt-ər How to pronounce promoter (audio)
: a person who promotes
especially : one who finances a sporting event
a promoter of prizefights

Medical Definition

promoter

noun
pro·​mot·​er -ˈmōt-ər How to pronounce promoter (audio)
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

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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

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