Placard

Pronunciation: /ˈplækɑrd/

Definitions of placard

noun a sign or notice for display in a public place

Example Sentences

A1 The placard on the door said 'Do not disturb'.

A2 She held up a placard with a message written in bold letters.

B1 The protesters carried placards with slogans demanding change.

B2 The placard outside the restaurant displayed the daily specials.

C1 The placard at the museum provided information about the exhibit.

C2 The placard next to the artwork detailed the artist's inspiration and process.

Examples of placard in a Sentence

formal The protestor held up a placard with a powerful message written on it.

informal I saw a placard at the rally that made me laugh out loud.

slang The placard at the concert had some really cool artwork on it.

figurative Her expression was like a placard of emotions, revealing everything she was feeling.

Grammatical Forms of placard

• past tense: placarded
• plural: placards
• comparative: more placard
• superlative: most placard
• present tense: placards
• future tense: will placard
• perfect tense: have placarded
• continuous tense: is placarding
• singular: placard
• positive degree: placard
• infinitive: to placard
• gerund: placarding
• participle: placarding

Origin and Evolution of placard

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'placard' originated from the Middle French word 'plaquart' meaning a public notice or poster.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'placard' has evolved to refer to any public notice or poster displayed in a prominent place, often for advertising or informational purposes.