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lamppost

[lamp-pohst]

noun

  1. a post, usually of metal, supporting a lamp that lights a street, park, etc.



lamppost

/ ˈæˌəʊ /

noun

  1. a post supporting a lamp, esp in a street

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lamppost1

First recorded in 1780–90; lamp + post 1
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Example Sentences

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When he wanted to meet, he would tape an X to lampposts at designated intersections around Mexico City.

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With their event fast approaching, Shephard and Goncalves created a blitzkrieg of advertisements across social media and posted fliers on lampposts throughout the neighborhood to drum up excitement.

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A further photograph shows a damaged lamppost at the resort owned by the Trump Organisation.

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A vertical lamppost splits the scene roughly into halves.

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He would hurt his shoulder walking into lampposts.

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