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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Powerful gusts ripped through properties, uprooted trees from the ground and knocked down lampposts, according to state media. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025 This is a statement of respect for human life, happiness and dignity — written in stickers proclaiming businesses to be refuges against bullying, in flags flying proudly from city lampposts, in brightly colored paint applied to road surfaces at high-traffic intersections. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 Take a Walking History Tour of Downtown Alachua Bradford pear trees and historic lampposts line the charming streets of Main Street Alachua. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025 But don’t be fooled—Bakewell comes alive after dusk, as Victorian lampposts flicker and crowds gather in its classic English pubs to cheers local Peak Ales. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 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 9 Sep. 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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