Definition: A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! You’ve got a great question there about “advertisements,” and the dictionary gives us a pretty clear definition. Let's break it down piece by piece, like we do in class. “Commercial solicitation” – that means someone is asking you to buy something. They're trying to persuade you! Think of it like a little nudge, a friendly (or not-so-friendly!) request for your money. "Designed to sell..." - This is the key part! It’s all about getting you interested in buying a thing – a product, maybe a fancy new gadget, or perhaps a service, like a haircut or a cleaning crew. And finally, “commodity, service or similar” – that just means it could be anything from a tangible item you can hold, to something intangible like an experience or expertise. So, in short, advertisements are messages – usually seen on TV, heard on the radio, or maybe even splashed across billboards - that are created to make you want to buy something! Think of it this way: They’re trying to sell you a dream, a solution, or just a really cool thing. Do you have any questions about what we've covered? Would you like me to give you an example of how advertisements work in the real world?