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

At one point, the new members crowded along the railing, throwing up peace signs, thumbs-ups and heart hands. — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Scott Eastwood puts up a peace sign at the World Cup finals on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Daughter North was spotted, too (ahead of her Kimokawaii coheadlining tour), wearing long aqua blue braids, full makeup and chunky sneakers, holding a peace sign and sparkler. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026

An officer flashes a peace sign while another tells her to move along. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for peace sign

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• centerline