infomercial

[ in-fuh-mur-shuhl, -foh- ]

noun

, Radio and Television.

1. a long commercial that informs or instructs, especially in an original and entertaining manner:

   an infomercial on making Christmas decorations using the sponsor's brand of glue.

infomercial

/ ˌɪnfəˈmɜːʃəl /

noun

1. a short film, usually for television, which advertises a product or service in an informative way

Word History and Origins

Origin of infomercial¹

Blend of information and commercial

Word History and Origins

Origin of infomercial¹

C20: from info + ( com ) mercial

Example Sentences

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From Washington Post

It is instead a police aide, a mobile sentry camera and alert system whose powers of enforcement extend to calling for backup and playing safety infomercials.

From Popular-Science

Those hopes took a theoretical hit during the playoff’s rankings infomercial Tuesday.

From Washington Post

Beyond the Brick, however, escapes condemnation as a glorified infomercial by broadening the scope of what it aims to accomplish.

From The Daily Beast

How far are we from cruz starring in an infomercial about himself?

From The Daily Beast

It was directed by Vince Offer, better known as the infomercial guru behind ShamWow and Slap Chop.

From The Daily Beast

Y our show was critically-lauded, some calling it the best new pilot of the season, but debuted to infomercial-like ratings.

From The Daily Beast

J.D. Hayworth filmed this infomercial for National Grants Conferences.

From The Daily Beast