peace sign

noun

1
: a sign made by holding the palm outward and forming a V with the index and middle fingers and used to indicate the desire for peace
2

Examples of peace sign in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The swastika is a symbol, and the peace sign is a symbol. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024 The actor throws Monk a peace sign, and Monk gives him a knowing nod before driving off in a convertible with his brother Cliff (Sterling K. Brown). Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 On Wednesday night, Lucas tweeted a meme of herself flashing a peace sign over a grave with a headstone meant to represent the project. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 In the photo, Gomez can be seen cozied up to Blanco while sticking her tongue out and flashing the peace sign. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Here, Sharpe flashed a peace sign on the red carpet before the All Star Celebrity Game. USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024 The expectant mom — who will welcome a baby boy with Kane, 30, later this year — wore an all black cut-out dress as Kingsley cradled her belly and threw up a peace sign in separate photos. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024 Sitting next to Jackie, the 50 First Dates star held up a peace sign as his wife and daughter leaned into each other, smiling. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 In a snap from the ceremony, Swift points dramatically at Antonoff’s camera next to a smiling Kelsea Ballerini, with Qualley beaming and Del Rey flashing a peace sign from across their shared table. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of peace sign was in 1968

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“Peace sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20sign. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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