1
a
: a usually large printed sheet that often contains pictures and is posted in a public place (as to promote something)
b
: a usually large printed sheet that is put on a wall as decoration
2
: a person who posts something online (see post entry 2 sense 3)
The case is among a growing number of defamation claims nationally that target anonymous Internet posters to websites operated by news media and other owners.—
Jeff Swiatek
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postered; postering; posters
: to put up posters on walls or surfaces : to affix posters to
postered her bedroom walls with images of her favorite athletes
They were not exactly old hands when it came to postering abandoned buildings, walls and fences in the dead of night.—Nancy Kapitanoff
Nancy KapitanoffThat we were in fact postering for so innocuous an event as a poetry reading was cause for greater amusement …—The Baffler
The Baffler
archaic
: a swift traveler
Synonyms
Examples of poster in a Sentence
Noun (2)
we put up a hundred posters announcing the concert
Recent Examples on the WebKelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Along with the announcement, Amazon released a teaser poster for the sequel.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 10 May 2024
There are Palestinian flags stuck on most lampposts, with many posters for the contest defaced.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Video of the police response shows officers in riot gear tearing down posters and disassembling tents.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
The surfers were driving a white Chevrolet Colorado pickup, according to the missing poster.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Even the opioid clinic around the corner from the arena had an Oilers playoff poster taped to its windows.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
As part of officially participating in Free Comic Book Day, retailers get a free FCBD 2024 promotional poster, a window cling and two shelf signs.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
The Art Deco posters on the walls of the St.-Martin Métro in Paris were gradually peeling away.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
Noun
Is there a poster for the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel?
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Along with the announcement, Amazon released a teaser poster for the sequel.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 10 May 2024
There are Palestinian flags stuck on most lampposts, with many posters for the contest defaced.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
Video of the police response shows officers in riot gear tearing down posters and disassembling tents.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
The surfers were driving a white Chevrolet Colorado pickup, according to the missing poster.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Even the opioid clinic around the corner from the arena had an Oilers playoff poster taped to its windows.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
As part of officially participating in Free Comic Book Day, retailers get a free FCBD 2024 promotional poster, a window cling and two shelf signs.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
The Art Deco posters on the walls of the St.-Martin Métro in Paris were gradually peeling away.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Poster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poster. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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