billboard

[ˈbɪlˌbɔrd]

billboard Definition

  • 1a large board on which advertisements are displayed
  • 2a flat surface or board, usually outdoors, on which large advertisements or notices are posted

Using billboard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "billboard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new movie was advertised on a billboard in Times Square.

  • Example

    The company put up a billboard to promote their new product.

  • Example

    The billboard on the highway was hard to miss.

billboard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for billboard

Phrases with billboard

  • a billboard that displays digital images and videos

    Example

    The city installed digital billboards to replace the old ones.

  • a ranking of the most popular songs or albums based on sales and radio play

    Example

    The singer's new album debuted at number one on the Billboard chart.

  • a song that becomes very popular and successful, often reaching high positions on music charts

    Example

    The band's latest single is expected to be a Billboard hit.

Origins of billboard

from 'bill', meaning 'a written or printed advertisement', and 'board', meaning 'a flat surface'

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Summary: billboard in Brief

A 'billboard' [ˈbɪlˌbɔrd] is a large board or flat surface used for displaying advertisements or notices, typically found outdoors. Examples include 'The new movie was advertised on a billboard in Times Square.' 'Billboard' can also refer to specific types of billboards, such as 'digital billboard,' and to music charts, as in 'billboard chart.'

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