signboard

American  

[sahyn-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈsaɪnˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

1. a board bearing a sign.

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signboard British  

/ ˈsaɪnˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a board carrying a sign or notice, esp one used to advertise a product, event, etc

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Etymology

Origin of signboard

First recorded in 1625–35; sign + board

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Example Sentences

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signboard

"The signboard and the awning at the front could be blown off. If the winds get stronger, we'll bring everything inside."

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Video footage showed a lamp post and a restaurant signboard falling in that collapse.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025

“Hydrogen,” he said slowly in English, gesturing at an imaginary signboard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2023

A Reuters witness said there was a signboard outside the gated mansion saying it had been sold.

From Reuters ● May 14, 2022

I drew out a design for an A-frame signboard that the boys and I could build with crating scraps and place in front of the store.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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Related Words

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• logo
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