Dictionary
promoter
noun pro·mot·er \-ˈmō-tər\
: a person or organization that organizes or provides money for a sports event, a musical performance, etc.
: a person or organization that helps something to happen, develop, or increase
Full Definition of PROMOTER
1
: one that promotes; especially : one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (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
See promoter defined for English-language learners
See promoter defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of PROMOTER
14th century
Related to PROMOTER
- Synonyms
- advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, exponent, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
- Antonyms
- adversary, antagonist, opponent
Rhymes with PROMOTER
Medical Dictionary
promoter
noun pro·mot·er \-ˈmōt-ər\
Medical Definition of PROMOTER
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
Learn More About PROMOTER
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: promoter of the faithPrevious Word in the Dictionary: promoteeAll Words Near: promoter
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up promoter? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).