publicity /pʌbˈlɪsɪti/noun 4forms 1phrases 1 noun4 •work done to make many people notice and talk about a person, a film or a new thing for saleA gay man accused of disorderly conduct for posting publicity for a Boston gay event was found not guilty in Cambridge District Court on July 22. — 1979 •Public interest attracted in this way.Any publicity, runs the axiom, is good publicity. — 1963 •The condition of being the object of public attention. •The quality of being public, not private. formspublicities Phrases with publicity publicity houndA person who constantly seeks public attention, especially through coverage in the broadcast media or news media.
