poster

¹

[poh-ster]

noun

1. a placard or bill posted or intended for posting in a public place, as for advertising.

2. a large print of a painting, photograph, etc., used to decorate a wall.

   posters of street scenes.

3. a person who posts bills, placards, etc.

4. Digital Technology.,  a person who posts or submits an online message to a message board.

   The previous poster in this thread was off-topic.

poster

²

[poh-ster]

noun

1. post horse.

2. Archaic.,  a person who travels rapidly.

poster

/ ˈpəʊstə /

noun

1. a large printed picture, used for decoration

2. a placard or bill posted in a public place as an advertisement

Word History and Origins

Origin of poster¹

First recorded in 1830–40; post ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of poster²

First recorded in 1595–1605; post ³ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I ask for a menu and he sends a brightly-coloured poster with a price list for THC, the chemical compound in cannabis which gets you high.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Sacramento-based health system Sutter Health said that, although the original poster was not an employee at the time the video was posted, others who appeared in it had been terminated.

From Los Angeles Times

The viral advertisement, which was seen online, on storefronts and posters and across social media, drew intrigue and offence.

From BBC

Inside, a treasure trove awaited: Exclusive merch hung on the walls, bins with posters lined the floors, and bucket hats were stacked on shelves.

From Los Angeles Times

Hammerhead cranes at the nearby port facilities dotted the horizon as classic cars turned down E Street, and posters and T-shirts in the crowd advertised membership in an alphabet soup of union locals.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• banner 
• billboard 
• placard 
• sheet 
• sign 
• sticker