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

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An officer flashes a peace sign while another tells her to move along. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026 Theo James flashes a peace sign in London's Mayfair at the official opening of RH's new flagship on June 25. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 In a photo shared by the account, Knox, with his colorful orange and yellow hair, holds up peace signs while posing with his older brother Pax in a fighting stance. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 June 2026 The pastel pink hue and neon yellow peace sign design give this tee an extra dose of nostalgia. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peace sign

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 6 Jul. 2026.

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