Definition of "poster" []

• A large, usually printed placard, bill, or announcement, often illustrated, that is posted to advertise or publicize something. (noun)
• An artistic work, often a reproduction of an original painting or photograph, printed on a large sheet of paper. (noun)
• One that posts bills or notices. (noun)
• Archaic One that travels in speed or with haste. (noun)

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• "And here ` s what I hope for Owen; I want him to heal, and I think he would be a phenomenal -- I hate to use the term poster child, but representative for younger people to see if you ` re aching, if you ` re in pain, don ` t-- just don ` t worry about the status junk."
• "I think the idea of the poster is a good one, too."
• "The only thing I like about this poster is the dark tone."