poster
🇬🇧 /ˈpəʊstə/
🇺🇸 /ˈpoʊstɜr/
📖 Definitions
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noun
A large printed picture, notice, or advertisement designed to be displayed on a wall or other vertical surface.; A person who posts content, messages, or comments on an online forum, social media platform, or website.; A large sheet of paper or card used for public display, often containing text and images to convey information or promote an event.; A decorative print or illustration, often of a work of art, photograph, or design, sold for display purposes.; A person or thing that posts or affixes something, such as bills or notices.; In academic or scientific contexts, a large printed presentation of research findings displayed at a conference for viewing and discussion.; A horse or other animal that posts, i.e., moves with a particular gait.; Archaic: a person who travels by post horses; a courier or messenger.
🔗 Details
Word forms
countable
Plural: posters
Collocations
poster boyposter childmovie posterwanted posterput up a posterposter session
Derivatives
posterizeposterization
Synonyms
placardbillnoticesignadvertisementbanner
Commonly confused
post
EN: 'Post' is the verb meaning to put up or send, or a noun for a pole/mail; 'poster' is the large printed notice itself.
pastor
EN: 'Pastor' is a religious leader; 'poster' is a large printed notice or image displayed publicly.
Spelling tips
EN: No common spelling issues. Do not confuse with 'pastor' (a clergy member).
💬 Examples
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She hung a poster of her favorite band on her bedroom wall.
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The poster on the forum shared a detailed guide for beginners.
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The university put up posters advertising the upcoming science fair.
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He bought a poster of Van Gogh's Starry Night at the museum gift shop.
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The poster was hired to put up flyers around the neighborhood.
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She presented her research findings as a poster at the annual biology conference.
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The rider's horse was a fine poster, moving smoothly along the trail.
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The poster rode swiftly from town to town delivering urgent messages.