billboard
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a very large board used for showing advertisements outdoors, especially next to a road.
n.a large outdoor board for displaying advertisements, typically situated alongside busy roads or on the sides of buildings.
Simple“We saw a huge billboard for the new movie while driving on the highway.”
In context“The marketing department allocated a significant portion of the budget to digital billboards in the city centre to ensure maximum visibility during the product launch.”
UsageIn British English, 'hoarding' is more common for the same object.
Synonymshoardingsignboard - 02 C2 Proficiency
n.a short list of sponsors or credits shown at the start or end of a TV show.
n.a brief announcement or visual identification of a program's sponsor or credits, appearing at the beginning or end of a broadcast.
Simple“The show's billboard thanked the local bank for supporting the broadcast.”
In context“The network's policy requires a five-second billboard for each major sponsor before the opening sequence of any prime-time drama.”
Teacher's tipThis is a specialized industry term; most viewers would simply call these 'credits' or 'sponsorship mentions'.
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a thick piece of wood on a ship where the heavy part of the anchor rests.
n.a thick plank or iron-plated structure on the bow of a vessel designed to support the fluke of an anchor.
Simple“The sailors secured the heavy anchor onto the billboard before the storm hit.”
In context“The ship's carpenter was tasked with reinforcing the billboard to prevent the heavy anchor fluke from damaging the hull during rough seas.”
Teacher's tipThis is a highly specific maritime term unlikely to be encountered outside of historical naval literature or technical manuals.
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to advertise a product or person on a large outdoor sign.
v.to promote or advertise something through the use of billboards.
Simple“The studio decided to billboard the lead actor's face all over the city.”
In context“The campaign strategy was to billboard the new fragrance across every major transit hub in the metropolitan area.”
UsageTransitive verb; requires a direct object.
From bill + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.