signboard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of signboard
Example Sentences
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For some years, a signboard stood on the land where the house had been, signalling the link between Iran's original spiritual guide and the village.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
“Hydrogen,” he said slowly in English, gesturing at an imaginary signboard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
Public education during the winter driving season, better real-time signboard data and push notifications to cellphones should all be implemented.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
Police then arrested him over a four-year-old tweet, commenting on the photograph of a hotel signboard, modified from 'Honeymoon Hotel' to 'Hanuman Hotel'.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2022
Above the arch there was a lamp, and beneath it swung a large signboard: a fat white pony reared up on its hind legs.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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