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Definition of poster

poster

/ˈpoʊ.stɚ/
pos · ter
Plural:posters
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poster Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large printed picture, notice, or advertisement designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface for decoration or public display.

Example

"She decorated her university dormitory room with a vintage movie poster and several landscape photographs."

2

A person who publishes a message, article, or piece of content on an online forum, social media platform, or blog.

Example

"The original poster updated the thread with a working solution to the software bug."

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• Nearby Words

post
postage
postcard
poster
pot
pot pie
pot roast

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid-19th century: formed from the verb 'post' (to affix a notice to a physical post) combined with the suffix '-er'. Originally referring to a person who put up handbills, the meaning soon evolved to describe the large printed notice itself.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poster
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