Meaning & use
placard
A large printed or handwritten sign, often carried or displayed to convey a public message.
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Protesters marched down the street carrying placards demanding cleaner air.
A placard outside the museum announced the new exhibit opening next week.
A note on using this word
Placard usually implies a sign meant to be seen by many people, whether carried in a protest or posted publicly.
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