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- [lamp-pohst]
- /ˈlæmpˌpoʊst/
- /ˈlæmp.pəʊst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lamp-pohst]
- /ˈlæmpˌpoʊst/
Definitions of lamppost word
- noun lamppost a post, usually of metal, supporting a lamp that lights a street, park, etc. 1
- noun lamppost A tall pole with a light at the top ; a street light. 1
- noun lamppost post of a street lamp 1
- countable noun lamppost A lamppost is a tall metal or concrete pole that is fixed beside a road and has a light at the top. 0
- noun lamppost a post supporting a lamp, esp in a street 0
- noun lamppost a post supporting a street lamp 0
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Origin of lamppost
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; lamp + post1
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Parts of speech for Lamppost
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lamppost popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lamppost usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lamppost
noun lamppost
- streetlight — a light, usually supported by a lamppost, for illuminating a street or road.
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
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