infomercial
infomercial — noun
- infomercialsingular
- infomercialsplural
1. A television program, typically lasting 30 minutes or longer, that is made to se
A television program, typically lasting 30 minutes or longer, that is made to sell a product by showing demonstrations, customer reviews, and pricing details in the style of a regular show instead of a short advertisement.
Elena watched an infomercial for a blender that chops and grinds several ingredients at once.
collocation: watch an infomercial / infomercial for [product]
Caleb called the number on the infomercial to order the machine before the offer ended.
pattern: call the number on an infomercial + purpose clause
The infomercial showed before-and-after shots of stained carpets and old sofa cushions.
Adaeze recorded the infomercial so she could watch the product demonstration again the next morning.
Many late-night infomercials promise amazing weight-loss results but include very little scientific information.
- commercial
Shorter in length (15–60 seconds); does not mimic a program format.
- advertisement
The broadest term for any paid promotion across all media; lacks the specific meaning of a long TV program.
- advertorial
The print or online equivalent — an article that looks like editorial content but is paid advertising.
文法句型
an infomercial for [product]
infomercial about [topic]
用法筆記
Distinguish from 'commercial' (a short TV spot, 15–60 seconds). An infomercial is much longer (typically 30 minutes) and is structured to resemble a regular TV program or documentary.