post time

noun

: the designated starting time of a horse race

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The Puma was out, less than 12 hours before post time, because of a swollen leg from a skin infection. Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Given this, savvy bettors wait to place their wager until just before post time to better ascertain the final odds. Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 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 The later post time pushes crowds later into the night, disrupting the usual flow of post-race dining and nightlife that local businesses rely on. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for post time

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First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of post time was in 1941

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“Post time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/post%20time. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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