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poster

poster

304 1.0
A large printed picture used in public to advertise or decorate
  • noun
  • /ˈpoʊstər/
translation icon : cartel
  • The school put up a colorful poster to promote the science fair.
  • advertising posters
  • wall posters
  • display posters

And it's this giant poster of Kanye West.

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Examples

  • I have this beautiful poster of Kill Bill.

  • A poster from this house's production of Hannibal by Chalumeau.

  • It's a great poster and you got my vote.

  • It's on a giant poster right next to you.

  • Students may develop a poster related to the information found on a table or chart.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Here are a few examples of my posters for these events.

  • The police keep using that old photo of you in the posters.

  • I want to see one of these posters on every canal, street, water corner by morning.

  • She has a framed signed poster of Sting hanging in our house.

  • Portions of these data were presented in a poster at the 2011 ASHA Convention in San Diego, CA.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

sign
vsposter
1.0

A board or display giving information to the public

is a large printed picture usually displayed flat on public walls or poles
banner
vsposter
191 1.2

A long strip with a sign used to decorate or advertise

is usually a flat printed image meant for walls or billboards
advertisement
vsposter
148 1.8

A message, like on TV or a poster, that tries to make people buy something

is often a large printed image used for public display or decoration
notice
vsposter
126 1.0

A written message giving information to people

is a larger printed image often used for advertising or decoration outdoors
placard
vsposter
21 5.1

A large sign shown in public to give information or advertise

is typically more pictorial and decorative while used in public spaces
bill
vsposter
  • UK
19 2.0

A list of performers at a show or event

is a large printed picture mainly for public display rather than small items
advert
vsposter
  • UK
15 2.2

A short message that tells people about a product, service, or event

is usually a large printed visual meant to be displayed publicly
wanted poster
vsposter
  • Formal
11 3.9

A public notice with a photo and details of a person police are looking for

is a general large printed notice used for advertising or decoration
3.6

A large printed picture that advertises a play

is used more generally for decoration or other public advertising
show bill
vsposter
  • Archaic
5.8

A poster that tells people about a play or musical

is used broadly for printed public notices or decorative displays
advertizement
vsposter
  • US
1.4

A public message that tries to sell a product or service

is mostly a large printed picture or notice shown in public places

Compounds

24 4.8

A person who is a clear example of a cause or movement

21 5.5

A man people see as a perfect example of something

wanted poster
  • Formal
11 3.9

A public notice with a photo and details of a person police are looking for

6 5.6

A bed with four tall posts at the corners that hold a canopy or curtains

6 2.1

A thick, stiff piece of cardboard used to make posters and signs

4 4.6

A woman who represents a quality, cause, or group

A person who puts up posters on walls or billboards

3.6

Paint made with water and glue that makes bright colors for posters

A cheap water-based paint with bright colors for children's art

A large printed picture that advertises a play

How Big

billboard
  • US
167 1.3
banner
191 1.2
poster
304 1.0
flyer
141 2.0

Surface Forms

poster singular
posters plural

Morphology

poster = post (transparent) = post + er

Built from the verb 'post' + the suffix '-er'; a poster is a printed notice that is posted, which learners can derive from the base.

Etymology

Poster comes from the word post, which meant 'to put up' or 'a place for messages'. So a poster is a large printed notice you 'post' in public to show information.