publicity
/ˈpʌblɪsɪti/ · pub·li·ci·ty
noun
- The quality or state of being public or open to the public. The museum's grand opening was a major publicity event.
- Information or news about someone or something that is made public, often in order to promote or publicize it. The company's publicity campaign included a series of ads and press releases.
- The act of making something public or widely known. The scandal was a major publicity for the politician's opponents.
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Did you know? The term 'publicity' was first used in the 15th century to describe the act of making something public, but it wasn't until the 20th century that it took on its modern meaning of promoting or publicizing something.