poster

post-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A large printed picture, notice, or advertisement displayed in a public place or on a wall.

  2. 2.

    A person who posts messages, especially online or on social media.

  3. 3.

    A large printed presentation displayed at academic or professional conferences.

Forms

plural: posters

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    poster child — a person who epitomizes or represents a particular quality or cause
  • •
    wanted poster — a notice displaying information about a fugitive
  • •
    movie poster — promotional artwork for a film

Related words

See also: advertisement, banner, placard, sign
Synonyms: banner, bill, notice, placard, sign

Etymology

From post (meaning to display publicly) with the agentive suffix -er. In the sense of printed images, from the practice of posting (affixing) such materials to walls and public spaces.