placard

Meanings

• noun

  A large piece of material on which information is displayed, typically outdoors and for public viewing.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplæk.ɑːd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with placard
marqueard , ardware

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From French, meaning 'tablet' or 'sheet of paper'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'placard' is derived from the French word 'placart', which means 'tablet' or 'sheet of paper'.

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

3. Placards are often made of durable materials like vinyl or corrugated plastic to withstand the elements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Billboard: A large outdoor advertising structure, typically located in a high-traffic area.

2. Signage: Visual communication used as a wayfinding device or for advertising.

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Culture

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Placards have been used throughout history for various purposes such as advertising, announcements, and political protests. In literature, placards have been mentioned in works like 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe and 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo.

How to Memorize "placard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large piece of paper or fabric with information written on it, often displayed outdoors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'placard' with the idea of public information or announcements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P-L-A-C-A-R-D: Public, Large, Announcement, Communicate, Awareness, Reminder, Display.

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