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poster

pos·ter

US/ˈpoʊstɚ/ fairly common informal slang

noun

1.

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

  • “a poster advertised the coming attractions”
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2.

someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards

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3.

a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers

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Origin

From post + -er.

Phrases

  • big-character poster
  • poster boy
  • poster child
  • poster color
  • poster girl
  • poster paint
  • poster session
  • poster stamp

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