earned
/ɝnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Not paid for; appearing in media on its own merits.
Adjective
Examples
Earned media has a number of advantages. It's “free” in the sense that clients are not “billed” for the earned media placement.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “earned” mean?
Not paid for; appearing in media on its own merits.
Is “earned” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.