Billboarded: meaning, definitions and examples
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billboarded
[ ˈbɪl.bɔːrd ]
advertising display
Billboarded is the past tense of the verb 'billboard'. It refers to the action of displaying or promoting something, typically an advertisement, on a large outdoor sign or billboard. This form of advertising is designed to be viewed from a distance, often by people traveling in vehicles. Billboarded can also imply that a particular subject or item has received significant attention or visibility through such advertising methods.
Synonyms
advertised, displayed, promoted
Examples of usage
- The movie was billboarded all over the city.
- She billboarded her new album release across major highways.
- The event was billboarded to attract more participants.
Translations
Translations of the word "billboarded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anunciado
🇮🇳 बिलबोर्ड किया गया
🇩🇪 mit Plakatwänden beworben
🇮🇩 dipasang di papan reklame
🇺🇦 рекламований
🇵🇱 reklamowany
🇯🇵 ビルボードに掲載された
🇫🇷 annoncé sur des panneaux d'affichage
🇪🇸 publicitado
🇹🇷 billboardda gösterilen
🇰🇷 광고판에 게재된
🇸🇦 معلن عليه
🇨🇿 inzerovaný
🇸🇰 reklamovaný
🇨🇳 在广告牌上展示
🇸🇮 oglaševan
🇮🇸 auglýst
🇰🇿 жарнамалан
🇬🇪 реклама
🇦🇿 reklam edilən
🇲🇽 publicitado
Etymology
The term 'billboard' originated in the 19th century, with the first use of the word documented in 1841. Initially, it referred to a board for posting bills or announcements. The evolution into advertising came with the rise of mass media and the need for larger advertising spaces to catch the attention of the public. In the 20th century, billboards became a prominent form of outdoor advertising, particularly in urban areas. The incorporation of the verb 'billboard' reflects the adaptation of this term into everyday language, indicating the action of utilizing these large advertising displays to promote various products, services, or events. As advertising technology advanced, billboards evolved to include digital displays, further enhancing their visibility and impact.