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show bill

An advertising poster.

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show bill

(Theatre) a poster advertising a play or show. Also called: show card

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show′ bill`

an advertising poster.

[1795–1805]

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Noun

show bill - a poster advertising a show or play

show card, theatrical poster

placard, poster, posting, notice, bill, card - a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a poster advertised the coming attractions"

top billing - the advertisement of a star's name at the top of a theatrical poster

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