lamppost

noun

lamp·​post ˈlam(p)-ˌpōst How to pronounce lamppost (audio)
: a post supporting a usually outdoor lamp or lantern

Examples of lamppost in a Sentence

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Men with aviator glasses and handlebar moustaches, leather jackets, jeans, or flannel walk down the street, lean against storefronts and lampposts. Hazlitt, 25 June 2025 Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts. Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025 The lampposts are sometimes damaged by accidents and occasional vandalism, and the salty marine environment can cause problems. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025 Or, as Philadelphia Eagles fans would have it, go lubricate the lampposts with the tears of their vanquished rivals. Michael Silver, New York Times, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lamppost

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lamppost was in 1790

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“Lamppost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamppost. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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lamppost

noun
lamp·​post ˈlam(p)-ˌpōst How to pronounce lamppost (audio)
: a post supporting a usually outdoor lamp or lantern
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