Cool MateBanner
UK /["/ˈbænə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈbænər/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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!'
Collocations
- drape
- hang
- hang out
- hang
- flutter
- fly
- ad
- headline
- year
Synonyms
- flag
- streamer
- advertisement
- poster
- sign
Antonyms
- concealment
- hiding
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'banner' as a verb meaning to display something conspicuously.
- Using 'banners' in singular contexts incorrectly.
- Spelling errors, such as 'baner' or 'bannaer'.