Definition

1. Noun:

   • A large notice, sign, or poster, typically made of paper or cardboard, intended to be displayed in a public place to advertise something, convey information, or make an announcement.

2. Verb:

   • To publicize, announce, or advertise by means of placards.
   • To post or affix placards to a wall, board, or other public surface.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:

  • Protesters carried placards with slogans demanding action on climate change.
  • A bright yellow placard in the store window announced the grand opening sale.

• Verb:

  • The city council placarded the new parking regulations throughout the downtown area.
  • The theater company placarded the upcoming performances on every bulletin board.

Advanced Usage

• "To be placarded as...": To be publicly advertised or declared as being a particular thing.
  • The event was placarded as the biggest concert of the year.

Variants and Related Words

• Poster: (n) A large, often decorative printed picture or notice for public display. While similar, a "poster" is often more general and can be for decoration, while a "placard" often implies a public notice or protest sign.
• Bill: (n) A list of items, or a poster advertising entertainment events.
• Notice: (n) A written or printed announcement for public display.

Synonyms

• Noun: Sign, poster, notice, bill, banner.
• Verb: Post, display, advertise, announce, publicize.

Phrasal Verbs / Related Constructions

• To placard with: To cover (a surface) with placards.
  • The construction fence was placarded with advertisements for local businesses.

Idioms and Fixed Phrases

• None commonly associated solely with the word "placard."

Noun

1. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
   • a poster advertised the coming attractions

Verb

1. publicize or announce by placards
2. post in a public place