peace sign

noun

1
: a sign made by holding the palm outward and forming a V with the index and middle fingers and used to indicate the desire for peace
2

Examples of peace sign in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tisci, in turn, made Abramović a custom white peace sign dress for her 2024 Glastonbury performance. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2024 In New York City, Simone Biles catches the US Open while Tori Spelling throws up a peace sign in Midtown. Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 Whereupon Belichick threw up a peace sign with his right hand and my soul left my body. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2024 As the pair posed in nearly identical button-up tops, Elordi smiled and wrapped his arm around Keoghan, who opted to flash a peace sign. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peace sign 

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Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of peace sign was in 1968

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“Peace sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20sign. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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