promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmō-tər 
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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Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Green Day and Post Malone will headline the 2025 Coachella festival, promoters confirmed Wednesday in a complete lineup reveal.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
The five-v-five concept in boxing between the top promoters in the world is fun.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The promoter took us out to his favorite restaurant.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
The promoters generally depict their products as dependable and their output as trustworthy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
The five-v-five concept in boxing between the top promoters in the world is fun.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The promoter took us out to his favorite restaurant.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
The promoters generally depict their products as dependable and their output as trustworthy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for promoter
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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promoter. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
prə-ˈmōt-ər
: a person who promotes
especially
: one who finances a sporting event
a promoter of prizefights
Medical Definition
promoter
noun
pro·mot·er
-ˈmōt-ər
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
Legal Definition
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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