meaning of the "word"

[ivygreen]

Could you teach me this sentence meaning below?


In a TV show: "And now a word from our sponsor. Stay tune..."


In this case, a word means a "CM"? Is this usage rare?

[amigos4]

Could you teach me this sentence meaning below?


In a TV show: "And now a word from our sponsor. Stay tune..."


In this case, a word means a "CM"? Is this usage rare?

Ivygreen,

I am assuming that "CM" stands for 'commercial message'. Am I correct?

Yes, 'a word from our sponsor' indicates that it is time to leave the program for a commercial/advertisement.

Cheers,
Amigos4

[Naamplao]

Could you teach me this sentence meaning below?


In a TV show: "And now a word from our sponsor. Stay tune..."


In this case, a word means a "CM"? Is this usage rare?

" a word" here means that the announcer is telling you that a commercial message (I assume this is what you mean by "CM") break is next on the program....it is never just a word though!

This is a very commonly used phrase in the radio and television media.

[mykwyner]

This is also a common usage outside of the broadcast media. "May I have a word with you?" means, "Can we have a conversation?"

[ivygreen]

Dear amigos4 & Naamplao & mykwyner,


I deeply appreciate for all your kindness.

I understand your explanations well.



amigos4 , yes, as you said, I used the word "CM" as "commercial message."