Poster
Definition
The term "poster" describes a large printed paper or material displayed publicly to advertise, inform, or decorate.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊ.stɚ/
- Respelling: POH-stur
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpəʊ.stə/
- Respelling: POH-stuh
Etymology
The word "poster" originates from the Latin "postis," meaning "doorpost" or "pillar," and evolved through French "post" into English in the late 17th century. It initially referred to notices placed on posts or walls.
Derivatives
- Posterity (noun)
- Postering (noun, verb)
- Posterized (adjective)
- Posterboard (noun)
- Postcard (noun, related)
Synonyms
- Placard
- Bill
- Banner
Antonyms
- None
Usage
The term "poster" is widely used in advertising, communication, and art. For example: "The poster advertised the upcoming concert," or "Her room is covered with posters of famous bands."
Related Terms
- Flyer: A small printed sheet used for advertising.
- Billboard: A large outdoor board used for advertisements.
- Signage: Visual graphics used for communication or direction.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- A printed material for public display: Refers to large printed papers used for advertising, promotion, or decoration.
- Example: "The event organizers designed a colorful poster to attract attendees."
- A decorative image or print: Refers to artistic or graphic prints used for aesthetic purposes.
- Example: "She hung a vintage movie poster on her wall."
- An online user (informal): Refers to someone who posts content on the internet.
- Example: "The poster shared an interesting article on the forum."
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🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 海报 (hǎibào) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /xaɪ̯˥˩ paʊ̯˨˩˦/
- Respelling: hai-bao
- 发帖者 (fātiě zhě) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /fa˥˩ thjɛ˥˩ ʈʂɤ˥˩/
- Respelling: fa-thie-zhe
🇮🇳 Hindi
- पोस्टर (poster) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /posʈər/
- Respelling: pos-ter
- संदेश डालने वाला (sandesh daalne wala) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /sən̪d̪eːʃ d̪aːlneː waːlaː/
- Respelling: san-desh daal-ne wala
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Póster (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈposteɾ/
- Respelling: pos-ter
- Publicador (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /puβliˈkaðoɾ/
- Respelling: pu-bli-ka-dor
🇫🇷 French
- Affiche (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.fiʃ/
- Respelling: a-fish
- Posteur (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɔstœʁ/
- Respelling: post-eur
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- ملصق (malṣaq) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /mal.sˤaq/
- Respelling: mal-saq
- المنشر (al-munashir) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /al.mu.naʃir/
- Respelling: al-mu-na-shir
🇧🇩 Bengali
- পোস্টার (poster) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /posʈar/
- Respelling: pos-tar
- পোস্ট করে যারা (post kore jara) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /posʈ kore dʒara/
- Respelling: post kore jara
🇷🇺 Russian
- Плакат (plakat) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /plɐˈkat/
- Respelling: pla-kat
- Публикатор (publikator) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pʊblʲɪˈkatər/
- Respelling: pub-li-ka-tor
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Pôster (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpɔʃtɛʁ/
- Respelling: posh-ter
- Publicador (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /publiˈkaðoɾ/
- Respelling: pu-bli-ka-dor
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Poster (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpostər/
- Respelling: pos-ter
- Penerbit (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pəˈnərbit/
- Respelling: pe-ner-bit
🇩🇪 German
- Plakat (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /plaˈkaːt/
- Respelling: pla-kat
- Absender (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /apˈzɛndɐ/
- Respelling: ap-sen-der
🇯🇵 Japanese
- ポスター (posutā) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /poꜜsu taː/
- Respelling: posu-taa
- 投稿者 (tōkōsha) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /toːkoːɕa/
- Respelling: to-ko-sha
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Biển (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /bjəːn˧˧/
- Respelling: bien
- Người đăng (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ŋʷĩˀ˩ˀ˥ zaːŋ˧˧/
- Respelling: nguoi dang
🇰🇷 Korean
- 포스터 (poseuteo) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pʰosʰʌtʰʌ/
- Respelling: pos-teo
- 게시자 (ge-si-ja) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡeʃid͡ʑa/
- Respelling: ge-shi-ja
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Poster (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɔsteɾ/
- Respelling: pos-ter
- Gönderen (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɟøndeɾen/
- Respelling: go-nde-ren
Poster
Definition
A poster generally refers to a large printed picture, notice, or advertisement displayed in a public place.
Parts of Speech
Poster is most commonly used as a noun in English.
Pronunciation
- IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpoʊstər/
- American English respelling: POH-ster
- British English respelling: POH-ster
Etymology
The term "poster" originates from the Middle French word poster, meaning "to post" or "to place in position". It evolved into the term "posting bill" or "poster" in the late 18th century and was used to refer to temporary placards or bills that were "posted" up in public places.
Derivatives
- Posterity
- Postern
- Posterize
- Posterboard
- Postered
Synonyms
- Placard
- Notice
- Billboard
Antonyms
None. The concept of antonyms doesn't typically apply to nouns representing physical objects, such as "poster."
Usage
A "poster" is often used in marketing and promotions to attract public attention to a product, event, or cause. It is also a popular medium for artists and illustrators to display their work. In digital forums, "poster" can refer to someone who posts content or messages.
Related Terms
- Posterity: All future generations of people.
- Posterize: Convert (an image) into a poster-like visual with few colors, sharply defined.
- Posterboard: A large, pre-cut piece of board suitable for mounting a poster or display.
Detailed Definition
As a noun, "poster" can denote:
- A large printed picture, notice, or advertisement displayed in a public place or on a poster board.
- Example: She hung movie posters in her bedroom.
- A person who posts a message on an online message board or comment thread.
- Example: The forum guidelines ask posters to remain respectful of others' opinions.
As a verb, "poster" can mean:
- To cover or decorate with posters or placards.
- Example: Fans postered the town with banners and flags to support the local football team.
- To publicize or announce something by means of posters.
- Example: They began to poster the upcoming event across the city.
🇵🇰 Urdu
- پوسٹر (poster) (Printed poster)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɔːs.t̪ɚ/
- Respelling: pos-ter
- پوسٹ کرنے والا (post karne wala) (Person who posts messages online)
- IPA Pronunciation: /posʈ kəɾne wɑːlɑː/
- Respelling: post kar-ne wa-la
