banner

word

/ˈbænɝ/
BA-nur
/bˈænɐ/
BA-nuh

Definition

A banner is a long piece of cloth, paper, or a digital graphic that displays words, symbols, or images, often to give information, advertise something, or show support.

Usage & Nuances

Common for physical signs at events and protests, and also for online ads like 'banner ads'. 'Banner' can sometimes mean a flag with a symbol. For websites, 'banner' often refers to a wide horizontal image at the top of a page.

Example Sentences

They hung a banner over the school gate.

basic

The website has a big banner at the top.

basic

She painted a banner for the party.

basic

A bright banner popped up while I was reading the article.

natural

They marched through downtown carrying a banner that said 'Save Our River'.

natural

Can you move the banner a little lower so everyone can see the stage?

natural