commercial

Definitions

1. noun

   An advertisement on radio or television.

   Examples

   • The commercial played during the halftime show.
   • She skipped the commercial by fast forwarding.
2. noun

   In trading, a business that buys and sells goods, not a private investor.

   Examples

   • Commercials make up most of the trading in this market.
   • The report tracked what commercials and speculators held.
3. noun

   In old-fashioned use, a traveling salesman.

   Examples

   • A commercial stayed at the inn for one night.
   • The commercial sold goods from town to town.
4. noun

   In old-fashioned slang, a man who sells sex.

   Examples

   • The old story was about a young man who lived this way.
   • The word was once used for such a man in city slang.
5. adjective

   Relating to buying, selling and business.

   Examples

   • The two countries signed a new trade treaty.
   • The area is zoned for commercial use.
6. adjective

   Describes an airport for passenger or cargo flights.

   Examples

   • The city built a new commercial airport last year.
   • The small commercial airport handles regional flights.
7. adjective

   Describes a regular passenger flight.

   Examples

   • He booked a commercial flight to New York.
   • The commercial flight was late because of weather.