infomercial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A program-length television commercial, typically between thirty minutes and one hour long, that advertises a product or service by presenting supposedly impartial information about it.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪnfəˌmɜːʃəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-infomercial.wav /ˈɪnfəˌmɝʃəl/

Word forms

infomercial infomercials informercial

Etymology

Blend of information + commercial.

Derived words

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