billboard

noun bill·board \ ˈbil-ˌbȯrd \

Definition of billboard

:a flat surface (as of a panel, wall, or fence) on which bills are posted; specifically :a large panel designed to carry outdoor advertising

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Few symbols have come to represent Hong Kong as much its skyline of flashing and blinking neon billboards.

— Washington Post, "New rules, tech are dimming Hong Kong’s signature neon glow," 30 Aug. 2017
In 2015, Holtzclaw used a billboard to state his opposition to then-Gov.

— paul gattis, AL.com, "State Sen. Bill Holtzclaw running against Mo Brooks for Congress," 22 Aug. 2017
Mikesells bought a billboard on Interstate 75 with her face to hawk potato chips.

— anne saker, Cincinnati.com, "Fiona and me: Love for a baby hippo, and for people, too.," 8 Aug. 2017
Photos of Messi and Ronaldo adorned advertising including roadside billboards promoting the match, and promoting ticket sales.

— greg cote, miamiherald, "Cristiano Ronaldo missed a great show," 29 July 2017
From Friday to Sunday, the UltraViolet group is planning to fly a banner as close to the tournament site as possible, park a billboard truck at a nearby library, and conduct a protest outside the club grounds.

— joe juliano, Philly.com, "Donald Trump to attend U.S. Women's Open at his course," 14 July 2017
Those big sails are basically organic billboards, and, just as flowers evolved to look attractive, maybe there’s something similar is going on with those ludicrous neural spines.

— Scientific American Blog Network, "On the Trail of a Dinosaur Sail," 10 July 2017
According to Texas' KBTX, on May 10, after finishing work on a prop for Fixer Upper, Goodwin went to McGregor, Texas, to complete another billboard project.

— michelle darrisaw, Southern Living, "‘Fixer Upper’ Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Come to the Rescue of Paralyzed Waco Firefighter," 28 June 2017
Enormous, blown-up, billboard-size photographs of Moss dominated the space, overwhelming even the impressive oil paintings and gilt lamps permanently affixed to the walls.

— isobel thompson, Vanities, "Kate Moss, Calvin Klein’s Ultimate Muse, Gets a Royal Celebration," 23 June 2017

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First Known Use of billboard

1843

billboard

verb

Definition of billboard

transitive verb

:to promote by a conspicuous display on or as if on a billboard

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Read more: Billboard 200 Chart Moves: Barry Manilow Scores 26th Top 40 Album With '

— gail mitchell, Billboard, "Barry Manilow Receives BMI Icon Award as Co-Songwriter of the Year Justin Tranter Pushes for More Diversity," 10 May 2017

First Known Use of billboard

1904

BILLBOARD Defined for English Language Learners

billboard

noun

Definition of billboard for English Language Learners

: a large sign for advertisements that is next to a road, on the side of a building, etc.

BILLBOARD Defined for Kids

billboard

noun bill·board \ ˈbil-ˌbȯrd \

Definition of billboard for Students

:a flat surface on which outdoor advertisements are displayed

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