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

Recent Examples on the Web One victim allegedly became incapacitated after having a drink at Williams' apartment, left in her vehicle, and crashed into the concrete base of a lamppost, dying on impact. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Aug. 2023 The runners at the front were able to get out of the way before the SUV struck others and crashed into a lamppost. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2023 The night of Trump’s tweet, Hostetter told a group in California to prepare to surround the Capitol and make lawmakers fear being dragged out by their hair and hung from lampposts. Spencer S. Hsu, Washington Post, 13 July 2023 Outside the window, twin lampposts carried banner portraits of alumnae in the sciences. Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2023 Given that the area itself dates back to 1795, there's no shortage of historical detailing in the alley—from the original cobblestones to the lampposts. Elly Leavitt, House Beautiful, 2 June 2023 Food, ranging from barbecue to seafood, tends to be a top reason to visit the Holy City, and the cobblestoned streets in the Historic District are ideal for sightseeing — whether the wisteria is in bloom or the lampposts and doorways are decked out in festive holiday decor. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2023 Here’s a fun fact: Before today’s puzzle, GASLIT had only ever been clued by references to Dickensian streets and old lampposts. Sam Corbin, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2023 The vehicle then slammed into a lamppost, which prevented it from striking more recruits. Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2023 See More

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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 2 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

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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