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Definition of billboard

billboard

/ˈbɪl.bɔːrd/
bill · board
Plural:billboards
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Past Simple:billboarded
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Past Participle:billboarded
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Present Participle:billboarding
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billboard Lexical Profile

billboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A large outdoor board or structure, typically erected alongside a highway or busy road, used for displaying prominent advertisements.

Example

"The new marketing campaign featured a giant billboard on the interstate to attract commuters."

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• verb

1

To advertise or promote a product, event, or idea using large outdoor signage.

Example

"The movie studio billboarded their upcoming summer blockbuster across every major city."

2

To present, announce, or display something very prominently and conspicuously to ensure public attention.

Example

"The media heavily billboarded the scandal, guaranteeing it dominated the evening news cycle."

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• Rhymes for billboard

• Nearby Words

bill
billable
billabong
billboard
biller
billet
billfold

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 19th century (originally United States): formed by combining 'bill' (meaning a printed poster or public notice) and 'board' (the structure upon which it is pasted).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Billboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/billboard
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