signboard

[ sahyn-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

1. a board bearing a sign.

signboard

/ ˈsaɪnˌbɔːd /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of signboard¹

First recorded in 1625–35; sign + board

Example Sentences

Other forms of Korean psychological battle have included loudspeaker blaring, setting up giant front-line electronic billboards and signboards and propaganda radio broadcasts.

From Seattle Times

She began to put her texts on electronic signboards in the early 1980s.

From New York Times

At crucial intersections, signboards were posted, pointing the way.

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

It said other details of the visiting rules are posted on signboards in front of the prisons.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• emblem
• logo
• notice
• placard
• proof
• type
• warning