billboard

¹ American  

[bil-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈbɪlˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

1. a flat surface or board, usually outdoors, on which large advertisements or notices are posted.

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verb (used with object)

1. to place, advertise, proclaim, etc., on or as if on a billboard.

   The movie was billboarded as the year's biggest hit.

billboard ² American  

[bil-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈbɪlˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

Nautical.

1. anchor bed.

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billboard ¹ British  

/ ˈbɪlˌbɔːd /

noun

1. another name for hoarding

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billboard ² British  

/ ˈbɪlˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a fitting at the bow of a vessel for securing an anchor

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Etymology

Origin of billboard¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; bill ¹ + board

Origin of billboard²

First recorded in 1855–60; bill ³ + board

Example Sentences

After barely being able to recognise herself, Karishma now sees herself across social media and billboards.

From BBC

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of "national energy emergency", citing risks to domestic supplies, and Sri Lanka ordered street lights, neon signs and billboard lighting to be switched off.

From Barron's

“When you see these billboards that say ‘stop hiring humans,’ those people are just giddy for the replacement of humanity with AI,” Krueger said.

From Salon

It was splashed across landmarks, towering billboards, giant screens on high-rises, posters, masks and t-shirts.

From BBC

Posters, billboards and biographical videos of the hidden leader reinforce the message of continuity between father and son.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• advertisement
• placard
• poster
• signboard