Poster
UK /["/ˈpəʊstə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈpəʊstər/"]/
Definition
a large notice, often with a picture on it, that is put in a public place to advertise something
In simple words: A large piece of paper with pictures or information on it.
Examples
- She hung a colorful poster on the wall to brighten up the room.
- The movie poster featured the main actor prominently at the center.
- He decided to create a poster for the school event to attract more attendees.
- In art class, we learned how to design an effective poster that conveys our message clearly.
- The science fair displayed a poster that explained the experiment and its results.
Usage notes
Used in everyday conversations and writing. Common in school or promotional contexts, but less so in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'poster' hanging on a wall, as a 'post' for everyone to see.
Collocations
- campaign
- circus
- election
- display
- hang
- hang up
- appear
- go up
- hang
- campaign
- board
- presentation
- on a/the poster
- poster for
- poster of
- campaign
- circus
- election
- display
- hang
- hang up
- appear
- go up
- hang
- campaign
- board
- presentation
- on a/the poster
- poster for
- poster of
Synonyms
- banner
- billboard
- placard
- sign
- flier
Antonyms
- remover
- dismantler
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'flyer' — a poster is usually larger.
- Using 'posters' incorrectly as a verb.
- Mispronouncing it as 'poaster'.