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
Synonyms
Examples of promoter in a Sentence
a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
Recent Examples on the Web
The renovations are seen as making the center more attractive to promoters and able to turn a profit, eliminating a years-long state subsidy of about $2 million a year and increasing concerts from about six to 30 a year.
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Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
The shows were later canceled, and the official Taylor Nation account shared a a promoter post about the situation via Instagram Stories.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
The bittersweet singalong comes just one day after Barracuda Music — the live show promoter that had been overseeing Swift’s stops through Vienna — announced that the performances were canceled out of caution for the 65,000+ fans who were expected to attend each night.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024
Cain blames Schon’s taking $1.5 million advance from promoter AEG to cover tour expenses, despite Cain’s request for a more modest advance of $500,000.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
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Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
The shows were later canceled, and the official Taylor Nation account shared a a promoter post about the situation via Instagram Stories.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
The bittersweet singalong comes just one day after Barracuda Music — the live show promoter that had been overseeing Swift’s stops through Vienna — announced that the performances were canceled out of caution for the 65,000+ fans who were expected to attend each night.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2024
Cain blames Schon’s taking $1.5 million advance from promoter AEG to cover tour expenses, despite Cain’s request for a more modest advance of $500,000.
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Promoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promoter. Accessed 18 Aug. 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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