poster board
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2.1
- noun
- /ˈpoʊstər bɔrd/
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- We wrote the worksheet on large poster board and displayed it in the classroom for the duration of the project.
- laminated poster board
But you know, to put this in practical terms, if there's an issue in today's society that I don't agree with, you're not going to find me in town holding a poster board.
- But you know, to put this in practical terms, if there's an issue in today's society that I don't agree with, you're not going to find me in town holding a poster board.
- It was just, well, I think it was with one bird that he had shot and then taken apart and put on his poster board.
Examples
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Poster board has a smooth, clay-coated surface which reflects more light than construction paper.
Academic text (1994) -
She used a large piece of poster board to showcase her artwork at the exhibition.
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So I put a big sign on a big white poster board on my door in red letters I wrote, do you have your keys?
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Regular poster board is available in a much greater variety of colors.
Academic text (1999) -
I'm pretty sure that we need some poster board or something to put this on.
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Also needed are several pieces of day-glo poster board for color.
Academic text (1999) -
Poster board and construction paper are available at art and craft supply shops.
Academic text (1994) -
Day-glo poster board gives especially good colors in any kind of light, especially when using black light.
Academic text (1999) -
The assignment was to read a biography and create a poster board that highlighted that person's life and major achievements.
Blog text (27) -
If high humidity is not a problem, and if you're the frugal sort, you can use poster board from an office supply store instead.
Academic text (2004)
Synonyms
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1.0
A stiff, thick paper used to make boxes and signs
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3.1
A thick, stiff paper used to make posters and signs
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3.7
A thick, stiff type of paper used for boxes and signs
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7.0
A strong, stiff cardboard made by gluing paper layers
A stiff, thick paper used for making covers or mounting pictures
Thick, stiff paper used to make boxes and packaging
How Stiff
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a stiff board used for making posters' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'poster' (something displayed) with 'board' (a flat piece of material) — i.e., a board for posters. This is a regular English noun–noun compound with a clear compositional relation (and analogous constructions exist in many other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Poster board comes from the simple idea of a stiff board used for a poster. Imagine a flat, strong sheet you can write on or glue pictures to. That's why the name means the firm cardboard people use 'to make posters' and signs.