poster

/ˈpoʊstɚ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: posters · postering · postered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hình ảnh của một người nổi tiếng, sự kiện, v.v., để gắn vào tường

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Noun

Examples

He has posters of his favorite band, sports teams and holiday resorts up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An advertisement to be posted on a pole, wall etc. to advertise something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quảng cáo được đăng trên cột, tường để quảng bá

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Noun

Examples

I saw a poster for the film on the side of a bus.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To decorate with posters.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trang trí với áp phích

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Verb

Examples

to poster the walls of a bedroom

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A posthorse.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một con ngựa chuyển phát

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NounRegister: dated

Examples

we whirled along with four posters at a gallop

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “poster” mean?

A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.

Is “poster” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.