Poster: meaning, definitions and examples

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poster

 

[ หˆpษ™สŠstษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

advertising

A large printed picture or notice put on a wall, in order to advertise something.

Synonyms

advertisement, billboard, sign.

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Word Description / Examples
poster

Used for promotional or informational displays often for events, campaigns, or announcements. Typically attached to walls or notice boards.

  • They put up a poster for the upcoming concert near the entrance.
  • The poster on the classroom wall provided information about Earth Day.
billboard

Usually refers to large outdoor signs used for promoting businesses, products, or services. Often seen along roads and highways.

  • A massive billboard advertised the new movie release on the highway.
  • The billboard near the downtown area promotes the latest fashion collection.
advertisement

Used in media or public spaces to promote products, services, or events. Can appear in various formats like TV, online, print, and physical spaces.

  • The advertisement for the new smartphone was all over social media.
  • There was a full-page advertisement for the new restaurant in the newspaper.
sign

Broad term for any physical or visual symbol meant to convey information, instructions, or a message. Common in public places for directions, warnings, or business names.

  • The street sign indicated a one-way road.
  • A sign outside the shop showed they were having a sale.

Examples of usage

  • The movie poster caught my eye and made me want to see the film.
  • She designed a beautiful poster for the upcoming concert.
Context #2 | Noun

event

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Synonyms

advocate, promoter, supporter.

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poster

Used to describe a piece of paper or large notice put up in a public place or on the internet to advertise something or share information.

  • I saw a poster for the upcoming concert at the bus stop
  • She designed a poster for the charity event
advocate

Used to describe someone who publicly supports a particular cause or policy, often used in serious contexts such as legal or social issues.

  • She is a well-known advocate for women's rights
  • He advocates for better healthcare in rural areas
supporter

Used to describe someone who approves of and encourages a particular person, team, idea, or cause. Typically has a positive connotation and can be used in various situations, from sports to politics.

  • He is a strong supporter of the local football team
  • They are supporters of environmental conservation
promoter

Used to describe a person or company that advertises or organizes events, often in the context of entertainment, such as concerts, shows, or sports.

  • The concert promoter did a great job bringing in big artists
  • She worked as a promoter for local music festivals

Examples of usage

  • She was a strong poster for human rights.
  • The politician was known as a poster for environmental conservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "poster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรดster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Poster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poster

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plakat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affiche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณster

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท poster

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์Šคํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุตู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plakรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plagรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๆŠฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plakat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plakat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plakat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรณster

Etymology

The word 'poster' originated from the Latin word 'ponere', meaning 'to place'. In the 18th century, 'poster' referred to a person who posted placards or notices in public places. The modern usage of 'poster' to refer to a large printed picture or notice for advertising emerged in the 19th century with the rise of commercial printing and mass media.

See also: outpost, post, postable, postage, posting, postman, postpone, postsecondary, posture, repost.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,871, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.