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- [sahyn-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈsaɪnˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
- /ˈsaɪnbɔːd/
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- [sahyn-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈsaɪnˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
Definitions of signboard word
- noun signboard a board bearing a sign. 1
- noun signboard panel bearing a public notice 1
- countable noun signboard A signboard is a piece of wood which has been painted with pictures or words and which gives some information about a particular place, product, or event. 0
- noun signboard a board carrying a sign or notice, esp one used to advertise a product, event, etc 0
- noun signboard a board bearing a sign or notice, esp. one advertising a business, product, etc. 0
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Origin of signboard
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; sign + board
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Parts of speech for Signboard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
signboard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
signboard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for signboard
noun signboard
- 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.
- broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.
- guidepost — a post, usually mounted on the roadside or at the intersection of two or more roads, bearing a sign for the guidance of travelers.
- marquee — a tall rooflike projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars.
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