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
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The protests were peaceful with marchers carrying anti-NATO signs, Palestinian flags and peace signs.
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Albert Cesare, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Instead, hands are likely usually shown in a few positions like a fist, a five-finger open palm, a two-finger peace sign, and the number one.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
This fun, floral peace sign shirt gives off those vibes.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
From left: Jack and Ruby flash peace signs; but the couple ended up in Switzerland.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Albert Cesare, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Instead, hands are likely usually shown in a few positions like a fist, a five-finger open palm, a two-finger peace sign, and the number one.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
This fun, floral peace sign shirt gives off those vibes.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
From left: Jack and Ruby flash peace signs; but the couple ended up in Switzerland.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for peace sign
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“Peace sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peace%20sign. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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