commercial
UK: kəˈmɜːʃəl | US: kəˈmɜːrʃəl
adj. related to commerce or business
adj. intended for mass market or profit
n. a paid advertisement (e.g., on TV or radio)
The word "commercial" traces back to Latin commercium (com- "together" + merx "goods, trade"), reflecting the idea of collective trade or exchange. The suffix -ial (from Latin -ialis) turns it into an adjective. Over time, "commercial" expanded from general trade contexts to specifically denote profit-driven activities and advertisements.
The commercial sector drives economic growth in urban areas.
She works in commercial real estate.
The TV show was interrupted by a car commercial.
His art became too commercial after gaining popularity.
The company launched a new commercial during the Super Bowl.