Banner

Pronunciation: /ˈbænər/

Definitions of banner

noun a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a slogan or design, hung in a public place or carried in a demonstration or procession

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a banner hanging outside the store.

A2 The banner at the party had colorful decorations.

B1 The banner displayed a message welcoming guests to the event.

B2 The banner was so large that it could be seen from far away.

C1 The banner was strategically placed to attract the attention of passersby.

C2 The banner's bold font and vibrant colors made it stand out among the other advertisements.

Examples of banner in a Sentence

formal The company decided to display their logo on a large banner at the trade show.

informal I saw a really cool banner for a new movie coming out.

slang That banner is so lit, I love the design!

figurative The successful launch of the new product was like a banner day for the company.

Grammatical Forms of banner

• past tense: bannered
• plural: banners
• comparative: more banner
• superlative: most banner
• present tense: banner
• future tense: will banner
• perfect tense: have bannered
• continuous tense: is/are/was/were being bannered
• singular: banner
• positive degree: banner
• infinitive: to banner
• gerund: bannering
• participle: bannered

Origin and Evolution of banner

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Late Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'banner' originated from the Old French word 'baniere' which was derived from the Late Latin word 'bandum' meaning standard or ensign.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a flag or standard carried into battle, the meaning of 'banner' has evolved to represent a symbol or emblem used for identification or promotion, such as in advertising or social media.