Meaning & use

placard

noun·Academic

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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