B2nounmediabusiness
US/ˈbɪl.bɔːrd/
UK/ˈbɪl.bɔːd/
a very large outdoor sign that shows an advertisement, usually beside a road
In context
A huge billboard for the new phone stands next to the highway.
The company paid thousands of dollars to put its logo on a billboard downtown.
Some critics say roadside billboards distract drivers and spoil the view.
Words that go with billboard
noun + noun
- billboard advertisingBillboard advertising is still effective in busy cities.
- billboard campaignTheir billboard campaign lasted three months.
verb + noun
- put up a billboardThe firm put up a billboard near the airport.
- rent a billboardSmall shops rarely rent a billboard because it costs too much.
adjective + noun
- giant billboardA giant billboard covered the side of the building.
- roadside billboardRoadside billboards are banned in some states.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a billboard of advertisementCorrect: an advertising billboard