poster paint

American  

noun

1. an opaque, water-based, typically bright-colored paint with a glue-size or gum binder, that is suitable for use on posters and is usually packaged in jars.

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poster paint British  

noun

1. a gum-based opaque watercolour paint used for writing posters, etc

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Etymology

Origin of poster paint

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

If you don’t have a big stamp pad, you can use poster paint, with a goopier result.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2021

I was using poster paint, a water medium, not oils.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2020

After being captured in the enclosure, having vital stats taken, and marked with white poster paint at critical points, the animals were given a rest.

From Scientific American • Dec. 28, 2019

While the movie’s trailers and poster paint it as a thrillfest, “Hereditary” is actually a family drama in disguise.

From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2018

She leaned against the wall of the bookstore and breathed in the smell of poster paint, no-tear shampoo, and bean paste.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn