mapvertising

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noun

the concept and act of advertising on, or in direct relation to, maps; generally referring to online maps, but also including rooftop and other large, physical ads positioned for satellite photo opportunities.

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Meanings

nounmapvertising (uncountable)
  1. uncountablethe concept and act of advertising on, or in direct relation to, maps; generally referring to online maps, but also including rooftop and other large, physical ads positioned for satellite photo opportunities.

Origin

Blend of map + advertising. Though there is evidence of usage before, the term first came into heavy use in 2006. The word was trademarked in the United Kingdom only on November 29, 2004.

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APA

mapvertising. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mapvertising

MLA

“mapvertising.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mapvertising. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mapvertising,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mapvertising.

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