telemarketing
nounUK /ˌtel.iˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/
US /ˌtel.əˈmɑːr.kɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Calling people on the phone to try to sell them things.
She got a telemarketing call during dinner.
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2. The business or industry of selling products over the telephone.
He works in telemarketing for a large insurance company.
3. A method of direct marketing that uses phone calls to reach potential customers.
The company relies on telemarketing to find new clients.
4. Unsolicited calls made to promote goods or services.
Many people block telemarketing numbers on their phones.