placard

[plak-ahrd, -erd]

noun

1. a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer.

2. Armor.,  placate.

verb (used with object)

1. to display placards on or in.

   The square was placarded by peace marchers.

2. to publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards.

3. to post as a placard.

placard

/ ˈplækɑːd /

noun

1. a printed or written notice for public display; poster

2. a small plaque or card

verb

1. to post placards on or in

2. to publicize or advertise by placards

3. to display as a placard

Other Word Forms

• placarder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of placard¹

1475–85; < Middle French. See plaque, -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of placard¹

C15: from Old French plaquart, from plaquier to plate, lay flat; see _plaque

Example Sentences

At the protest in Glasgow where Steven Rennie spoke about the saltire, there were chants, calls and placards in support of right-wing American influencer Charlie Kirk, who had been shot dead days earlier.

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Large crowds carrying Palestinian flags and placards could be seen on Whitehall into the evening.

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Some held placards reading "We demand a life without fear".

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A group of around fifty people sat on the grass outside ACC Liverpool holding handwritten placards reading "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action".

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Many chanted "no amnesty" and held up placards calling Congress "shameless".

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Related Words

• advertisement 
• banner 
• billboard 
• handbill 
• marquee 
• poster 
• signboard