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poster

/ˈpoʊstɚ/

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What does poster mean?

noun

  1. A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.
  2. An advertisement to be posted on a pole, wall etc. to advertise something.
  3. One who posts a message.
More meanings (7)

noun

  1. (informal) A shot that hits a goalpost, scoring one point.
  2. (slang) A shot that hits a goalpost instead of passing into the goal.
  3. A dunk over a defending player.
  4. (dated) A posthorse.
  5. (archaic) A swift traveller; a courier.

verb

  1. To decorate with posters.

proper noun

  1. A surname.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈpoʊstɚ/

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These warnings were obeyed, for there was a skull and crossbones at the top of the poster.
Mark TwainWhat Is Man? and Other EssaysProject Gutenberg ebook #70
There was still money in her purse, and her next temptation presented itself in the shape of a matinee poster.
Kate ChopinThe Awakening, and Selected Short StoriesProject Gutenberg ebook #160
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He remembered seeing a poster of her only yesterday, but no doubt it was one left uncovered by the new signs.
Theodore DreiserSister Carrie: A NovelProject Gutenberg ebook #233
He drew from his breast-pocket a poster whereon was printed the day, hour, and place of meeting, at which he, d’Urberville, would preach the Gospel as aforesaid.
Thomas HardyTess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure WomanProject Gutenberg ebook #110
If the children do not look at the large letters in the spelling-book, they need only walk outside and look at the large letters on the poster.
G. K. (Gilbert Keith) ChestertonWhat's Wrong with the WorldProject Gutenberg ebook #1717