placard

[ plak-ahrd, -erd ]

noun

1. a paperboard sign or notice, as one posted in a public place or carried by a demonstrator or picketer.
2. Armor. placate ².

verb (used with object)

1. to display placards on or in:

   The square was placarded by peace marchers.

2. to publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards.
3. to post as a placard.

placard

/ ˈplækɑːd /

noun

1. a printed or written notice for public display; poster
2. a small plaque or card

verb

1. to post placards on or in
2. to publicize or advertise by placards
3. to display as a placard

Other Words From

• placard·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of placard¹

1475–85; < Middle French. See plaque, -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of placard¹

C15: from Old French plaquart, from plaquier to plate, lay flat; see plaque

Example Sentences

One woman held up a placard that read: '10 year olds still have baby teeth'.

From BBC

“Everybody’s worried more about the game today,” said his friend Everett Terry, a 65-year-old police officer who posted a “Trump Safety/Kamala Crime” placard on his truck.

From Los Angeles Times

Godley went viral in 2016 after she was pictured holding a placard with an offensive word at a protest against Donald Trump on his visit to Scotland.

From BBC

He was also pictured holding a placard that accused MPs, judges, the media and the police of corruption.

From BBC

He had "a general conspiracy theory against anyone and any form of authority", and had taken a placard referencing the "deep state" and space agency Nasa.

From BBC

Related Words

• advertisement
• banner
• billboard
• handbill
• marquee
• poster
• signboard