placard
5 synonyms for placard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sign, often on card or board, displaying a message for public view.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A sign, often on card or board, displaying a message for public view.
“Protesters carried placards demanding better wages.”
2. verb
To put up placards, or to announce something with placards.
“The campaign placarded the whole town with posters before the vote.”
How to use placard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
carry a placard
protest placard
Etymology
From Middle French placard, related to a verb meaning "to stick or paste" — a placard was originally something pasted onto a wall.
Full origin of placard →Frequently asked questions
What does “placard” mean?
The word “placard” means a sign, often on card or board, displaying a message for public view. In plain terms, a sign carried or posted in public, usually with a written message or slogan.
How do you pronounce “placard”?
“Placard” is pronounced PLAK-ahd (/ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “placard” in a sentence?
Here is “placard” used in a sentence: “Protesters carried placards demanding better wages.”
What part of speech is “placard”?
Depending on how it is used, “placard” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “placard” come from?
The word “placard” comes from Middle French. From Middle French placard, related to a verb meaning "to stick or paste" — a placard was originally something pasted onto a wall.
How many meanings does “placard” have?
“Placard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sign, often on card or board, displaying a message for public view.
