C1noun 2K

Banner

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbænə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbænər/"]/

Meaning of Banner

a long piece of cloth with a message on it that is carried between two poles or hung in a public place to show support for something

In simple words: A large sign or piece of cloth with words or pictures on it.

Banner in a sentence

• A huge banner over the street said ‘Welcome home’.
• Protesters carried a banner reading ‘Save our Wildlife’.
• Banners demanded the leader's resignation.
• The demonstrators carried banners bearing various slogans.
• They marched forward with banners waving in the wind.
• A banner strung across the road read, ‘Welcome home!’
• They put up a website banner advising customers to order early.
• A banner saying ‘To be continued…’ appeared on the screen.
• They fought the election under the banner of ‘No new taxes’.
• Troops are in the country under the banner of the United Nations.

How to use Banner

Used in advertising or as a way to display messages. Not typically used in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a flag waving high up as a 'banner' saying 'look at me!'

Related words

Collocations with Banner

• drape
• hang
• hang out
• hang
• flutter
• fly
• ad
• headline
• year

Synonyms for Banner

• flag
• streamer
• advertisement
• poster
• sign

Opposites of Banner

• concealment
• hiding

Common mistakes with Banner

• Confused with 'banner' as a verb meaning to display something conspicuously.
• Using 'banners' in singular contexts incorrectly.
• Spelling errors, such as 'baner' or 'bannaer'.

Frequently asked questions about Banner

What does Banner mean?

A large sign or piece of cloth with words or pictures on it.

What is the definition of Banner?

a long piece of cloth with a message on it that is carried between two poles or hung in a public place to show support for something

How do you use Banner in a sentence?

A huge banner over the street said ‘Welcome home’.

Can you give another example of Banner?

Protesters carried a banner reading ‘Save our Wildlife’.

What are synonyms for Banner?

Common alternatives include flag, streamer, advertisement, poster, sign.

What is the opposite of Banner?

Opposite meanings include concealment, hiding.

What words go with Banner?

It commonly pairs with drape, hang, hang out, hang, flutter, fly, ad, headline, year.

What are common mistakes when using Banner?

Confused with 'banner' as a verb meaning to display something conspicuously. Using 'banners' in singular contexts incorrectly. Spelling errors, such as 'baner' or 'bannaer'.

How do you pronounce Banner?

US: /["/ˈbænər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbænə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Banner?

Used in advertising or as a way to display messages. Not typically used in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Banner?

"Banner" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.