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

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Shortly after the news of Tagovailoa's benching, Hill posted a GIF of a man giving a peace sign and disappearing. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025 There were hands outstretched, flashing peace signs. Devin Kelly, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025 In another Instagram photo shared moments later, Gene appeared to be bolting upstairs while Schumer posed for the camera — though his face was covered by a yellow heart emoji holding up peace signs. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 In the image, Spears sticks out her tongue while Kim puckers her lips and flashes a peace sign, with Khloé and Hudson looking on. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peace sign

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 20 Dec. 2025.

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