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Definition of signboard

signboard

/ˈsaɪn.bɔːrd/
sign · board
Plural:signboards
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signboard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A board bearing a sign, advertisement, or set of instructions, typically displayed prominently outside a business or along a road.

Example

"The quaint bakery was easily recognizable by the hand-painted wooden signboard hanging above its main entrance."

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• Nearby Words

sign
signal
signature
signboard
significatrix
signpost
silene

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late 15th century from the combination of 'sign' and 'board'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Signboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/signboard
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