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
Examples of promoter in a Sentence
a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches
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After the Met announced the Bezoses’ participation, many social media users — who are the Met Gala’s most enthusiastic promoters, tuning into Vogue’s livestream and analyzing looks for days afterwards — called for a boycott.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
While living in Dubai, Kinahan presented himself as a legitimate boxing promoter.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
King is a prominent boxing promoter who has worked with some of the most successful boxers over the course of his 50-year career.
—PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The concert was produced by the rock station, along with Orlando promoter Joe Lambusta.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
While living in Dubai, Kinahan presented himself as a legitimate boxing promoter.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
King is a prominent boxing promoter who has worked with some of the most successful boxers over the course of his 50-year career.
—PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The concert was produced by the rock station, along with Orlando promoter Joe Lambusta.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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 2 May. 2026.
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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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