placards

Meanings

• noun

  Large sheets of paper, cardboard, or other material on which information is written or printed for public display.

  - "The protesters carried placards with messages demanding change."
  - "The museum had placards explaining the history of each exhibit."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with placards
armadillo , mellifluo , stupor , jello

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Variants

List of all variants of placards that leads to same result
placard , placarded , placarding , placards

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Etymology

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The word 'placard' comes from the Old French word 'placart', which means 'sheet of paper' or 'poster'. It was used in the Middle Ages to refer to a public announcement or proclamation, typically one that was posted on a wall or in a public place.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of placards for political purposes was during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century.

2. The largest placard ever made was 10,000 square feet and was used to promote a new roller coaster at an amusement park.

3. Placards were used extensively during the French Revolution to spread revolutionary ideas and to call for action against the monarchy.

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Related Concepts

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1. poster: A placard is a type of poster, but not all posters are placards. A placard is typically larger and intended for public display, while a poster can be smaller and intended for personal use.

2. billboard: A placard can also refer to a large advertisement displayed on a billboard. However, not all billboards display placards, as some may display static images or digital advertisements.

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Culture

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Placards have been used throughout history for various cultural, historical, and symbolic purposes. They have been used in political protests, religious ceremonies, and artistic expressions. In literature, placards have been mentioned in works such as 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and 'Moby Dick'. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, they have been referenced in songs such as 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'The Times They Are A-Changin'.

How to Memorize "placards"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'placards', visualize a large sheet of paper or cardboard with information written on it, displayed in a public place.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the word 'placards', associate it with the idea of public announcements or proclamations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'placards', use the mnemonic 'Placards are large, public Announcements'.

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