Psa

/ˌpiː ɛs ˈeɪ/ noun

Definition

public service announcement; a message broadcast for the public good

Etymology

Acronym formed in the mid-20th century from 'Public Service Announcement.' PSAs became common with radio and television broadcasting

Kelly Says

Those memorable 'This is your brain on drugs' commercials were PSAs! They're designed to educate or change behavior without selling a product.

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