commercial

noun

An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

(finance) A commercial trader, as opposed to an individual speculator.

(slang) A male prostitute.

(obsolete) A commercial traveller.

adjective

Of or pertaining to commerce.

(aviation) Designating an airport that serves passenger and/or cargo flights.

(aviation) Designating such an airplane flight.

Roots

merxmerc- · Latin · merchandise, trade

Synonyms for commercial

businessn industrialadj mercantileadj retailn moneymakingadj

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