Endorsement Definition & Meaning

endorsement
noun
  1. a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books); "the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book"
  2. a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"
  3. formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"
  4. a signature that validates something; "the cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement"
  5. the act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements"

"Endorsement" in song lyrics

See how endorsement is used in real songs:

  • "Rock Michael Jordan's like I signed a Nike endorsement"
    Copywrite — That's Y
  • "Like I'd sign a Nike endorsement"
    Copywrite — That's Y
  • "do the Bin Ladens also send endorsement"
    Fredwreck f/ KRS-One, Everlast, Mobb Deep, The Alchemist, Mack 10, WC, Defari,& B-Real — Dear Mr. President

Usage tips for "endorsement"

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