infomercial

infomercial Definition

in·fo·mer·cial (in′fō mʉr′s̸həl)

noun

a long TV commercial, often made to resemble a talk-show, educational demonstration, interview, etc.

Etymology: info(rmation) + (com)mercial; or < earlier informercial, formed similarly

infomercial Usage Examples

Converse of object

produce: You are slowly building trust, making a name for yourself, and not producing an infomercial.

Adjective modifier

late-night: Especially if you're tempted by those late-night infomercials, that warning could save you a fortune!

Modifies a noun

product: Most of the infomercial products come from the U.S. but then again we export our talents as well.

Noun used with modifier

TV: Universal's TV infomercials will apparently cost up to $ 800,000 to produce, which amounts to a serious commitment.
television: Her television infomercial Making Love Work is one of the most successful relationship programs of its kind.
night: There are many late night cable television infomercials spewing out sales pitches... Chicago Real Estate: Is It Overheating?

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