[
US
/ˈpɫækɝd/
]
[ UK /plˈækɑːd/ ]
[ UK /plˈækɑːd/ ]
VERB
- publicize or announce by placards
- post in a public place
NOUN
-
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
a poster advertised the coming attractions
How To Use placard In A Sentence
- Opponents would claim that the sight of placard-wielding pickets outside various religious functions presents the Gospel in a poor light.
- Their unusual protest was organised after they were banned from bringing in banners and placards. The Sun
- Another preventative measure has been warning labels and transom placards, particularly on rental houseboats commonly used by less experienced boaters.
- The Times reported last month that sandwich boards and advertising placards are to be banned to reduce street clutter. Times, Sunday Times
- The board is carved in the baroque style of ornament, and resembles very closely the black, lettered placards erected in whitewashed country churches.
- But before she spoke Ms Morris was accosted by a placard-waving group of about 20 protesters demanding that they should be paid all year round, not just in term time.
- A small group of protesters waved placards and shouted slogans before fighting with police.
- Not so long ago she was pulled up by the Old Bill for a truly revolting placard. The Sun
- He foreread like a placard Jeanne d'Étoiles 'magnificent scheme: it would convulse all Europe. Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes
- He helped me make my own placard to carry on a Gulf war march. Times, Sunday Times