Advergame

//ˈæd.vəˌɡeim// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A computer game published by an advertiser in order to promote a product or service. informal

    "Some advertisers have taken casual gaming a step further, creating their own casual games — sometimes called advergames — and posting them on their Web sites."

Example

More examples

"Some advertisers have taken casual gaming a step further, creating their own casual games — sometimes called advergames — and posting them on their Web sites."

Etymology

Blend of advertisement + game.

Related phrases

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