publicity
/pʌbˈlɪsɪti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: publicities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.
Noun
Examples
A gay man accused of disorderly conduct for posting publicity for a Boston gay event was found not guilty in Cambridge District Court on July 22.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Public interest attracted in this way.
Noun
Examples
Any publicity, runs the axiom, is good publicity.
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 “publicity” mean?
Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.
Is “publicity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.