post time

noun

: the designated starting time of a horse race

Examples of post time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At post time the track money was still somehow in love with Commandant at 1-1, even money, who placed, and not especially remarkably so. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

By post time last Sunday, a smattering of fans had shown up to send off the track for what many feared would be its last day. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Golden Tempo raced from an unfavorable ninth post and was one of four horses with 5-to-1 odds at post time. — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 June 2026

Either of the 6-1 co-second choices, Commandment or Further Ado, could wind up being favored at post time. — Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

post entry 1

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for post time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime