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 Asked about her friendship with Bridget, Juliet smiles, laughs, and flashes a peace sign. Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2024 The protester, who appeared resolute throughout the night, raised a hand in a peace sign. TIME, 9 May 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 29 May. 2024.

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