posters

post-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Large printed pictures, notices, or advertisements displayed in public places or on walls.

  2. 2.

    People who post messages, especially online or on social media.

  3. 3.

    Large printed presentations displayed at academic or professional conferences.

Phrases & expressions

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    tear down posters — remove displayed notices or advertisements
  • •
    put up posters — display posters in public places
  • •
    poster session — a conference segment where researchers present poster displays

Related words

See also: advertisements, banners, poster, signs
Synonyms: banners, bills, notices, placards, signs

Etymology

From post (meaning to display publicly) with the agentive suffix -er and the plural suffix -s. The word developed from the practice of posting (affixing) printed materials to walls and public spaces.