posters

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈpəʊstəz/ 🇺🇸 /ˈpoʊstɜrz/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A large printed picture, notice, or advertisement designed to be displayed publicly on a wall, board, or other surface.; A person who posts something, especially online content such as messages, comments, or images on a website or social media platform.; A person who puts up bills, notices, or advertisements in public places.; A large sheet of paper or card bearing a printed or written announcement, used historically for public proclamations or advertisements before the advent of modern media.; A decorative print or illustration, often of artistic or collectible value, produced in large quantities.; In academic or scientific contexts, a large-format presentation of research findings displayed at a conference for viewers to read and discuss with the author.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: posters 3rd sing.: posters Past: postered Past part.: postered Pres part.: postering

Collocations

put up a posterposter campaignposter boyposter childmovie posterwanted poster

Derivatives

posterizeposterization

Synonyms

placardbillnoticesignbanneradvertisement

Commonly confused

posterity
EN: 'Posterity' means future generations and comes from Latin 'posterus'; it is not derived from 'poster'.
post
EN: 'Post' refers to mail, a pole, or an online message; 'poster' is a large printed notice or image displayed publicly.

Spelling tips

EN: No common spelling issues. Do not confuse 'poster' with 'posterity', which has a different etymology.

💬 Examples

  1. The walls of his bedroom were covered with posters of his favorite rock bands.

  2. The forum moderators banned several posters who repeatedly violated the community guidelines.

  3. The posters were hired to put up campaign signs all over the city before the election.

  4. In the 19th century, posters were the primary means of advertising theatrical performances.

  5. She bought several vintage travel posters at the antique market to frame and hang in her office.

  6. She presented her research findings as a poster at the international neuroscience conference.