Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picket
noun
/ˈpɪkɪt/
Definition
A picket is a pointed stake or post that is driven into the ground, often used to form a fence, barrier, or to support a structure.
Examples
- The workers formed a picket outside the factory gates.
- She used a picket to help build the garden fence.
- They organized a picket to demand better wages and working conditions.
Meaning
In a broader context, it can also refer to a group of people standing or walking in a public place to protest or to show support for a cause, typically labor-related.
Synonyms
- stake
- post
- protest
- picket line
