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

Many of the protesters, estimated to number between 110,000 and 150,000, who marched in central London that day carried Christian symbols such as wooden crosses, and placards featuring Bible verses.

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A group of about 150 protestors broke into the venue, breaching security lines, and carrying placards reading "our forests are not for sale".

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At one large rally in Mexico City last weekend, many of the protesters carried placards with the photo of the mayor, while other held up banners reading "we are all Carlos Manzo".

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Videos posted online showed people storming the COP30 entrance shouting and carrying placards reading "our forests are not for sale".

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Some protesters held up placards that read "No place for antisemitism" or "Shame".

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Related Words

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