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placard

plac·ard
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [plak-ahrd, -erd]
    • /ˈplæk ɑrd, -ərd/
    • /ˈplæk.ɑːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plak-ahrd, -erd]
    • /ˈplæk ɑrd, -ərd/

Definitions of placard word

  • noun placard a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer. 1
  • noun placard Armor. placate2 . 1
  • verb with object placard to display placards on or in: The square was placarded by peace marchers. 1
  • verb with object placard to publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards. 1
  • verb with object placard to post as a placard. 1
  • noun placard public sign, notice 1

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Origin of placard

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Middle French. See plaque, -ard

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Parts of speech for Placard

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

placard popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

placard usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for placard

noun placard

  • advertisement — An advertisement is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
  • affiche — a poster or advertisement, esp one drawn by an artist, as for the opening of an exhibition
  • billboard — A billboard is a very large board on which posters are displayed.
  • bill — A bill is a written statement of money that you owe for goods or services.
  • broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.

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