poster
POHST
Poster (noun) means a large printed picture or announcement, usually put up on a wall to decorate or advertise. Example: “We stuck a poster on the lamppost to advertise the school fair.”
noun
1
A large printed picture or announcement, usually put up on a wall to decorate or advertise.
"We stuck a poster on the lamppost to advertise the school fair."
"He put up a poster of his favorite band above his bed."
"The gym is covered in motivational posters."
2
Someone who posts a message online, such as on a forum or social media.
"A regular poster on the forum answered my question within minutes."
"Anonymous posters are sometimes less polite than people who use their real names."
"The original poster asked for advice, and dozens of replies followed."
How to use poster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big printed picture for a wall, or someone who posts something (usually online).
Common mistake
Context decides the meaning — a 'poster' on a wall is very different from the 'original poster' (OP) in an online thread.
Common pairings
put up a poster
movie poster
poster child
original poster
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Word forms
- Plural
- posters
- Third person singular
- posters
- Past tense
- postered
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We stuck a _____ on the lamppost to advertise the school fair.
Etymology
From post (in the sense of a notice fixed up in public) plus the agent suffix -er, meaning 'a thing or person that posts.'
Synonyms
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Rhymes for poster
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What does “poster” mean?
The word “poster” means a large printed picture or announcement, usually put up on a wall to decorate or advertise. In plain terms, a big printed picture for a wall, or someone who posts something (usually online).
How do you pronounce “poster”?
“Poster” is pronounced POHST (/ˈpoʊstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “poster” in a sentence?
Here is “poster” used in a sentence: “He put up a poster of his favorite band above his bed.”
What part of speech is “poster”?
“Poster” is a noun.
Is “poster” a common word?
“Poster” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “poster” have?
“Poster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large printed picture or announcement, usually put up on a wall to decorate or advertise.
What is the difference between a 'poster' and a 'flyer'?
A poster is a large printed sheet displayed on a wall to advertise or decorate, meant to be seen from a distance. A flyer is a small, single sheet handed out or left in stacks for people to take away.
What is the difference between a 'poster' and a 'banner'?
A poster is typically a rectangular printed sheet fixed to a wall, while a banner is usually a long strip of cloth, vinyl, or a wide digital graphic stretched across a space or webpage. Banners tend to be wider and are often hung or draped rather than mounted flat.
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