(Originally) a handbill or poster advertising a theatrical performance or other entertainment; (now chiefly) a poster issued exclusively in Australia, advertising the release of a film in that country.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Daily Advertiser.
Definition of daybill in US English:
daybill
noun
(Originally) a handbill or poster advertising a theatrical performance or other entertainment; (now chiefly) a poster issued exclusively in Australia, advertising the release of a film in that country.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Daily Advertiser.