advt

noun

1. A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.“Companies try to sell their products using advertisements in form of placards, television spots and print publications.”
2. A public notice.“The city council placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to inform its residents of the forthcoming roadworks.”
3. A recommendation of a particular product, service or person.“The good manners and intelligence of the students are an advertisement for the school.”
4. Notoriety.