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

: peace symbol

Examples of peace sign in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson flash peace signs outside ABC Studios on June 18 in New York City. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

In a photo shared by the account, Knox, with his colorful orange and yellow hair, holds up peace signs while posing with his older brother Pax in a fighting stance. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 June 2026

The pastel pink hue and neon yellow peace sign design give this tee an extra dose of nostalgia. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 June 2026

Social media posts claiming that hackers can extract fingerprints from photo subjects flashing peace signs online and enhance them using artificial intelligence have garnered thousands of likes and sparked anxiety for some. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for peace sign

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