English Explanatory Dictionary

poster child

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is a prototypical or quintessential example of something.

Pronunciation

En-au-poster child.ogg

Word forms

poster child poster children posterchild

Etymology

From the usage of appealing young people and children in charitable advertisements.

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