post

⁶post

noun

Definition of POST

1

a : the place at which a soldier is stationed; especially : a sentry's beat or station b : a station or task to which one is assigned c : the place at which a body of troops is stationed : camp d : a local subdivision of a veterans' organization e : one of two bugle calls sounded (as in the British army) at tattoo

2

a : an office or position to which a person is appointed b : an area on a basketball court that is located just outside the free throw lane usually near the basket; also : the offensive position of a player occupying the post

3

a : trading post, settlement b : a trading station on the floor of a stock exchange

Origin of POST

Middle French poste, from Old Italian posto, from past participle of porre to place

First Known Use: 1598

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