1 : the quality or state of being public. 2a : an act or device designed to attract public interest specifically : information with news value issued as a means of gaining public attention or support. b : the dissemination of information or promotional material.
How do you use the word publicity?
the quality of being open to public view.
- All publicity is good publicity.
- There's no such thing as bad publicity.
- Their marriage took place amid a blaze of publicity.
- The immediate payback for them is publicity.
- The singer star's marriage got a lot of publicity.
What type of word is publicity?
extensive mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication. public notice so gained.